Saying Goodbye

annyeonghi gaseyo.

Goodbye. (Please go peacefully.)

Use when you are staying and the other person is leaving.

josimhi deureogasipsio.

Please get home safely.

Formal and respectful way to see someone off.

jal ga.

Bye. (Go well.)

Only use with close friends or someone younger.

annyeonghi gyeseyo.

Goodbye. (Please stay peacefully.)

Use when you are leaving and the other person is staying.

meonjeo ga bogetseumnida.

I will get going first.

Formal; often used in the workplace when leaving before others.

na meonjeo galge.

I'm heading out first.

Common way to say goodbye to friends when you leave.

sugohaseyo.

Keep up the good work. / Goodbye.

Use when leaving a shop or addressing subordinates. Never use with superiors.

daeume tto bwaeyo.

Let's meet again next time.

A polite way to suggest seeing each other again.

najunge bwa.

See you later.

Very common casual phrase among friends.

joeun haru bonaeseyo.

Have a good day.

jumal jal bonaeseyo.

Have a good weekend.

Commonly used on Fridays.

dochakhamyeon yeollakhalgeyo.

I will contact you when I arrive.

Shows care by promising to text when you get home.

dochakhamyeon yeollakhae.

Let me know when you arrive.

iri isseoseo meonjeo galgeyo.

I have something to do, so I will go first.

A natural way to excuse yourself politely.

sigan naejusyeoseo gamsahamnida.

Thank you for your time.

Formal expression used after a meeting.