Saying Goodbye
These phrases are used to say goodbye naturally depending on who is leaving, who is staying, and how close you are to the person.
Key Phrases
안녕히 가세요.
politeannyeonghi gaseyo.
Goodbye.
Standard polite goodbye when the other person is leaving.
잘 가요.
neutraljal gayo.
Bye.
A slightly friendlier, everyday goodbye to someone leaving.
잘 가.
casualjal ga.
Bye.
Only for close friends or people younger than you.
안녕히 계세요.
politeannyeonghi gyeseyo.
Goodbye.
Standard polite goodbye when you are leaving and the other person is staying.
먼저 가요.
neutralmeonjeo gayo.
I am leaving first.
A common, everyday way to say goodbye when leaving colleagues or acquaintances.
안녕.
casualannyeong.
Bye.
The most common casual goodbye. Works whether you are leaving or staying.
또 봐요.
neutraltto bwayo.
See you again.
A polite and common way to say see you later.
또 봐.
casualtto bwa.
See you again.
Casual version of see you again.
내일 봐요.
neutralnaeil bwayo.
See you tomorrow.
수고하세요.
politesugohaseyo.
Keep up the good work.
Very common to say to restaurant staff or clerks when you leave.