Laters
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: See you later (casual goodbye).
回头见(随意的告别语)
Hasta luego (despedida informal).
またね(カジュアルな別れの挨拶)
나중에 봐 (가벼운 작별 인사)
Young British slang for goodbye. Short for 'see you later.'
英国年轻人的俚语,是'see you later'的缩写。
Argot juvenil británico para despedirse. Abreviación de 'see you later.'
イギリスの若者のスラングで、「see you later」の略です。
영국 젊은 세대의 슬랭으로, 'see you later'를 줄인 작별 인사.
Examples
- Laters! 回头见!¡Hasta luego!またね!나중에 봐!
- Laters, mate. 回头见,伙计。Hasta luego, colega.またな。나중에 봐, 친구.
- Laters, babes. 回头见,宝贝。Hasta luego, cariño.またね、ベイブ。나중에 봐, 자기.
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪtəz/
Usage Guide
Context: youth
Tone: friendly, casual
✓ Do Say
- Laters!回头见!¡Hasta luego!またね!나중에 봐!
✗ Don't Say
- Younger generation slang属于年轻一代的俚语Es argot de la generación joven若い世代のスラングです젊은 세대 슬랭
Common Mistakes
- Mainly youth slang
Origin & History
Youth slang shortening of 'later' or 'see you later.'
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: Young adults
Social background: Universal
Variations
LatersLaters, babes
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