the next steps...

[iDoof]

Hi all,

I need a sort of business professional type of phrasing for this:

"I will be in touch again soon to talk about the next steps"...

Say we were talking about some plan or idea, and I don't know specifically what that next contact will be about, but I know it'll be moving towards finalizing this plan or idea....

I just didn't know if there was a general phrase for "next steps" or something. Maybe something like, "다음에 할것에 대해...."??

Hope that makes sense, thanks. You guys are great.

[paekdusan]

I don't know if you're looking for something specific but, if you haven't already, I recommend the following:

1. Go to Naver's dictionary (here http://endic.naver.com/)

2. Type the words "next step" into the search box.

3. Look under the section titled 예문 (example sentences)

There are a bunch of example sentences there that use the phrase 'next step' along with a variety of translations for the phrase. I'd recommend simply picking one that works for you.

[trutherous]

"I will be in touch again soon to talk about the next steps"...

"Next steps" of what -- a plan? -- an operation? Specific information would likely be helpful in creating a more business appropriate translation.

Since 'next steps' carries a literal meaning of 'forthcoming footsteps' perhaps if we cross reference a similar term such as 'next phase' we can find some clues.

Looking up both terms on Naver, we find a common definition:

next steps - 다음 단계

next phase - 다음 단계

So if I were writing this letter or having this conversation I probably would have said it something like this:

그 다음 단계에 대해 상의할려고 곧 연락 드리겠습니다

But not being a native speaker my sentence is most likely not the best translation. I would prefer to be more specific about the the subject that 'next steps' refers to --anyway here are some alternatives.

그 (작업의/계획의) 다음 단계에 대해 상의(하러/하도록/하려고) 곧 연락 드리겠습니다

상의하다 - to discuss or consult

--ok now time for the real experts to show their faces--

[jaehwi]

Hi, iDoof. Sorry for the late replay. I am jay from Koreanclass101.com

Trutherous wrote the write translated version of the sentence. Thanks Trutherous : )

For the next steps, which hasn't not specified, you can simply use this Korean word '다음 단계'.

It is formal and general word, so you can use it for any business letter.

However, I would like to suggest use below sentence in the situation.

"앞으로의 일정에 대해서 조만간 연락드리겠습니다."

조만간 means 'Soon' and '앞으로의 일정' is more suitable for business letters than 다음단계. It means 'Next schedule' literally, however, it means everything including next contract, next meeting, etc.

I wish it helped you. Thanks. : )

[trutherous]

뭐하너 ㅋㅋ 경상도 사투리인가요?

고마워요.

[jaehwi]

Hi, trutherous. 안녕하세요.

mohano 경상도 사투리로 '뭐하고 있어?' (What are you doing?) 이라는 단어 맞습니다.^^

- 'Mohano' means 'What are you doing?' in Southern dialect.

알아봐주셔서 감사합니다.

[trutherous]

반가워요 Jae!

'Mohano' means 'What are you doing?' in Southern dialect.

정말? 난 꿈에도 그 말은 그 뜻이라는 생각치 못... 농담 ㅋㅋ

지금 어디 계세요? 우린 곧 한국 여행할건데요.

[iDoof]

thanks all, really helpful