Korean word

이따

Pronunciation

Romanizationitta

Meaning

  • adverblater

Example

이따 전화할게.i tta cheon hwa hal kke

I'll call you later.

Illustration for 이따 (later)

More examples

이따 점심 먹자.i tta cheom sim meok jja

Let's have lunch later.

Core concept

The next small stretch of time after the present moment.

Common phrases

  • 이따 전화해i tta cheon hwa hae

    call later

  • 이따 먹자i tta meok jja

    Let's eat later

  • 이따 봐요i tta pwa yo

    see you later

Similar words

이따가ittaga: Refers to an action happening later after a brief wait, commonly that day.
나중에najunge: Leaves the future timing open without naming a specific point.
좀 이따chom itta: Describes a small wait before an action takes place in relaxed speech.

Definition in Korean

말하는 사람의 현재보다 조금 뒤의 시점을 가리키는 구어체 부사mal ha neun sa ra mui hyeon jae bo da cho geum twi ui si jeo meul ka ri ki neun ku eo che pu sa

Word origin

This is a colloquial Korean adverb, but the evidence does not establish a certain historical source or decomposition.

Usage tips

  • It fits casual plans and promises about what will happen soon, making it useful when arranging a later call or meeting in conversation.

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