만나다
To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.
Examples
3 of 5내일 친구를 만나요.
I meet a friend tomorrow.
교수님을 뵙고 싶습니다.
I would like to meet the professor.
우리 언제 만나?
When are we meeting?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Man-na' as 'Man and a' woman meeting.
Quick Quiz
어디에서 ___?
Correct!
The correct answer is: 만나요
Examples
내일 친구를 만나요.
everydayI meet a friend tomorrow.
교수님을 뵙고 싶습니다.
formalI would like to meet the professor.
우리 언제 만나?
informalWhen are we meeting?
연구원들이 모여서 만납니다.
academicResearchers gather and meet.
바이어를 만날 예정입니다.
businessI plan to meet the buyer.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
만나서 반가워요
Nice to meet you
다음에 만나요
See you next time
어디서 만날까요?
Where shall we meet?
Often Confused With
Baepda is the humble form of mannada, used when meeting someone of higher status.
Usage Notes
The object particle '를/을' is used for the person you meet.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with '헤어지다' (to break up/part ways).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Man-na' as 'Man and a' woman meeting.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Bowing is the standard greeting when meeting someone in Korea.
Quick Quiz
어디에서 ___?
Correct!
The correct answer is: 만나요
Related Grammar Rules
More daily life words
쉬다
A1To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.
아침
A1The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
숙제하다
A1To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.
점심
A1The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).
저녁
A1The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
마시다
A1To drink or swallow liquid. It can also refer to breathing in air.
기다리다
A1To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.
이야기하다
A1To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.
듣다
A1To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.
보다
A1To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.
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