이따 (i-tta, itta)
이따 (itta) is a common adverb used in everyday Korean to refer to a near future time.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
이따 means a short time later or in the near future from now.
Nuances
When to use
Everyday conversation, Meeting friends, Business conversation
In context
이따 usually appears at the beginning or end of a sentence and is common in spoken Korean. In polite contexts, speakers might say '이따가' or use other time expressions.
이따 봐요.
i-tta bwa-yo., i tta bwa yo.
Commonly used as a casual farewell.
이따 전화할게요.
i-tta jeon-hwa-hal-ge-yo., i tta jeon hwa hal ge yo.
Natural sentence expressing near future action.
이따 점심 먹었어요?
i-tta jeom-sim meok-eoss-eo-yo?, i tta jeom sim meok eoss eo yo?
Cannot use '이따' with past tense because it means future.
이따가 만나자.
i-tta-ga man-na-ja., i tta ga man na ja.
'이따가' is a slightly more polite and complete form.
이따 집에 가.
i-tta jip-e ga., i tta jip e ga.
Natural in imperative sentences for near future.
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