안녕히 가세요
annyeonghi gaseyopolite, said to the one leaving
In Hangul "goodbye" is 안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) when you are staying and the other person is leaving. If you are the one leaving, say 안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo). It is also called 잘 가 (jal ga).
Meaning: farewell (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕히 가세요 | annyeonghi gaseyo | polite, said to the one leaving |
| 잘 가 | jal ga | casual |
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | polite, said by the one leaving |
What does it mean word for word?
가세요 (gaseyo) means "please go" and 계세요 (gyeseyo) means "please stay". Korean picks the goodbye by who goes and who stays.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With friends use 잘 가 (jal ga) to someone leaving. 안녕 (annyeong) alone is a casual hello or bye between close friends.
What mistakes should you avoid?
If both people are leaving together, Koreans often say 안녕히 가세요 to each other as they part ways.
Did you know?
- The two forms of goodbye are the reason Korean learners must ask "who is leaving?" before choosing a farewell.
Examples in context
- 안녕히 가세요.Annyeonghi gaseyo.Goodbye, take care on your way.
- 안녕히 계세요.Annyeonghi gyeseyo.Goodbye, stay well.
- 잘 가, 내일 봐!Jal ga, naeil bwa!Bye, see you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Customer Yoon and shop owner Ko finish a purchase at a small shop in Seoul.
- Yoon감사합니다. 안녕히 계세요.Gamsahamnida. Annyeonghi gyeseyo.Thank you. Goodbye.
- Ko네, 안녕히 가세요.Ne, annyeonghi gaseyo.Yes, goodbye.
- Yoon다음에 또 올게요.Daeume tto olgeyo.I will come again.
