Saying Goodbye
Learn how to naturally say goodbye in Korean, whether you are leaving, someone else is leaving, or you are finishing your day.
Key Phrases
안녕히 가세요.
neutralannyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye. (Go in peace.)
Use this polite default when the other person is leaving.
잘 가.
casualjal ga
Bye. (Go well.)
Use with close friends or younger people who are leaving.
안녕히 계세요.
neutralannyeonghi gyeseyo
Goodbye. (Stay in peace.)
Use this polite default when you are leaving and they are staying.
잘 있어.
casualjal isseo
Bye. (Stay well.)
Use with close friends when you are leaving.
먼저 갈게요.
neutralmeonjeo galgeyo
I will leave first.
Very common when leaving a workplace or gathering before others.
나 먼저 갈게.
casualna meonjeo galge
I'm heading out first.
Use with friends when you need to leave early.
좋은 하루 보내세요.
politejoeun haru bonaeseyo
Have a good day.
A friendly, polite phrase often used by or to service staff.
또 봐요.
neutraltto bwayo
See you again.
A warm, everyday way to say you will see them later.
나중에 봐.
casualnajunge bwa
See you later.
Casual form for close friends.
내일 봐요.
neutralnaeil bwayo
See you tomorrow.
Standard phrase to use with colleagues or acquaintances.