A1 verb Neutral

만나다

[mannada]

To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.

Examples

3 of 5
1

내일 친구를 만나요.

I meet a friend tomorrow.

2

교수님을 뵙고 싶습니다.

I would like to meet the professor.

3

우리 언제 만나?

When are we meeting?

Word Family

Noun
만남
Verb
만나다
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Man-na' as 'Man and a' woman meeting.

Quick Quiz

어디에서 ___?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 만나요

Examples

1

내일 친구를 만나요.

everyday

I meet a friend tomorrow.

2

교수님을 뵙고 싶습니다.

formal

I would like to meet the professor.

3

우리 언제 만나?

informal

When are we meeting?

4

연구원들이 모여서 만납니다.

academic

Researchers gather and meet.

5

바이어를 만날 예정입니다.

business

I plan to meet the buyer.

Word Family

Noun
만남
Verb
만나다

Common Collocations

친구를 만나다 to meet a friend
우연히 만나다 to meet by chance
약속 장소에서 만나다 to meet at the appointment place
사람을 만나다 to meet people
반갑게 만나다 to meet gladly

Common Phrases

만나서 반가워요

Nice to meet you

다음에 만나요

See you next time

어디서 만날까요?

Where shall we meet?

Often Confused With

만나다 vs 뵙다

Baepda is the humble form of mannada, used when meeting someone of higher status.

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Usage Notes

The object particle '를/을' is used for the person you meet.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse it with '헤어지다' (to break up/part ways).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Man-na' as 'Man and a' woman meeting.

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Word Origin

Native Korean word.

Grammar Patterns

-를 만나다 -에서 만나다
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Cultural Context

Bowing is the standard greeting when meeting someone in Korea.

Quick Quiz

어디에서 ___?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 만나요

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