What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "to that place (거기로) go (갈게요)".
Which one should you use?
Depending on the situation, you may use different forms. While 거기로 갈게요 translates to "I will go there," you might also use 거기로 가겠습니다 for high formality, or 거기 갈게 for a simple, informal way to speak with friends.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 거기로 갈게요 uses the –요 ending, making it polite and suitable for most social situations. For highly formal business or professional settings, use 거기로 가겠습니다 or 저는 거기에 갈 것입니다. If you are speaking with close friends, peers or younger people, you should use the informal 거기로 갈게 or 거기 갈게. Additionally, the colloquial expression 난 거기 있을 거야 can be used to convey the idea of being there.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending -ㄹ게요 in 갈게요 indicates a promise or a declaration of intent to the listener.
How do you pronounce it?
georiro galgeyo
Did you know?
- In Korean, the direction of movement is relative to the listener. If you are moving toward the person you are speaking to, you must use 오다 ('to come') instead of 가다 ('to go') in 거기로 갈게요.
- While 거기로 갈게요 expresses intent, Koreans often add the word 금방 ('quickly' or 'soon') to the phrase to signal that they are departing immediately, even if the actual travel time is long.
- While 'there' is a single concept in English, Korean distinguishes between 거기 (near the listener) and 저기 (far from both), meaning you must change the word based on the physical distance of the destination.
Examples in context
- 지금 바로 거기로 갈게요.jigeum baro geogiro galgeyo.I will go there right now.
Example conversation
Jihoon calls Jieun to tell her he is coming to her cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 지금 거기로 갈게요.Jieun ssi, jigeum geogiro galgeyo.Jieun, I will go there now.
- 지은 Ji-eun천천히 조심해서 오세요.cheoncheonhi josimhaeseo oseyo.Please come slowly and safely.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 금방 갈게요.ne, geumbang galgeyo.Okay, I'll be there soon.
- 지은 Ji-eun기다리고 있을게요.gidarigo isseulgeyo.I will be waiting.
