조심히 가세요
josimhi gaseyo
The English phrase "safe travels" is translated into Korean as 조심히 가세요 (josimhi gaseyo).
While the phrase literally means "go carefully," it is the standard way to say "safe travels" or "get home safely" when someone is departing.
Meaning: bon voyage (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adverb 조심히 (carefully) and the verb 가세요 (please go).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form 조심히 가세요 is polite and suitable for use with acquaintances, elders or colleagues. For close friends or people younger than you, you can use the informal version 조심히 가. In highly formal professional settings or when addressing someone of much higher social status, use the formal version 조심히 가십시오.
How do you pronounce it?
josimhi gaseyo
Did you know?
- When a guest leaves a home, the host often follows them to the door or the elevator while repeating 조심히 가세요 several times as a sign of warmth and care.
- In Korea, you might hear 안녕히 가세요 instead of 조심히 가세요. While both mean 'safe travels', the former specifically invokes 'peace' 안녕 rather than 'caution' 조심.
- While English speakers often say 'have a safe trip', Koreans rarely use words for 'trip' or 'travel' in this specific phrase. They prefer to focus on the verb 'to go' to make the wish feel more direct and personal.
Examples in context
- 경치 좋은 여행 되세요Have a good trip with beautiful scenery.
- 편안한 여행 되세요Have a comfortable trip
- 안전한 여행 되세요Have a safe trip.
- 여행 잘 다녀와Travel well and come back safely.
- 조심해서 여행 다녀와Travel carefully and come back safely
- 잘 다녀와Come back well
- 조심히 가세요.joshimhi gaseyo.Safe travels.
- 집에 조심히 가세요.jibe joshimhi gaseyo.Get home safely.
- 내일 조심히 가세요.naeil joshimhi gaseyo.Safe travels tomorrow.
Example conversation
Minji is saying goodbye to Hyunwoo at the airport.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 이제 가야겠네요.Hyeonu ssi, ije gayagetneyo.Hyunwoo, it is time to go now.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 비행기 시간이 다 됐어요.ne, bihaenggi sigani da dwaesseoyo.Yes, it's time for my flight.
- 민지 Min-ji조심히 가세요!josimhi gaseyo!Safe travels!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo감사합니다. 다음에 봐요.gamsahamnida. daume bwayo.Thank you. See you next time.
