안녕히 계세요
annyeonghi gyeseyopolite, you leave
If you are the one leaving, say 안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo) in Korean. It literally means "please stay in peace". It is also called 안녕히 계십시오 (annyeonghi gyesipsio) and 잘 있어 (jal isseo).
Meaning: farewell said by the person who leaves (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕히 계세요 | annyeonghi gyeseyo | polite, you leave |
| 안녕히 계십시오 | annyeonghi gyesipsio | formal |
| 잘 있어 | jal isseo | casual |
What does it mean word for word?
계세요 (gyeseyo) is the honorific form of 있다 (itda), "to be". You say "stay well" to the person who stays behind.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In a very formal setting use 안녕히 계십시오 (annyeonghi gyesipsio). With friends say 잘 있어 (jal isseo), "stay well".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say 안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) when you leave. That is for the person who is going, not for you.
Did you know?
- The pair 안녕히 계세요 and 안녕히 가세요 is often the first thing Korean learners notice about farewells.
Examples in context
- 그럼 저는 이만 가 보겠습니다. 안녕히 계세요.Geureom jeoneun iman ga bogetseumnida. Annyeonghi gyeseyo.Then I will be going now. Goodbye.
- 잘 있어, 또 올게.Jal isseo, tto olge.Take care, I will come again.
Example conversation
Hyun finishes visiting the home of his teacher Mr. Do and prepares to leave.
- Hyun오늘 감사했습니다. 안녕히 계세요.Oneul gamsahaetseumnida. Annyeonghi gyeseyo.Thank you for today. Goodbye.
- Do그래, 안녕히 가세요.Geurae, annyeonghi gaseyo.Yes, goodbye.
- Hyun다음 주에 또 오겠습니다.Daeum jue tto ogetseumnida.I will come again next week.
