A2 interjection #2,500 رایج‌ترین 3 دقیقه مطالعه

안녕히계세요

A polite way to say goodbye when you are leaving and the other person is staying.

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Explanation at your level:

This is a very important word for you! When you leave a place, you say 안녕히계세요. It means 'Goodbye' to the person staying. Remember to say it with a smile!

You use this phrase when you are leaving a room or a house. If your friend is still inside, you say 안녕히계세요. It is polite and makes you sound like a local.

In Korea, saying goodbye depends on who is leaving. 안녕히계세요 is the standard polite form. It shows you respect the person who is remaining in the current location.

Mastering this phrase is about understanding social hierarchy. Using the honorific 계시다 demonstrates that you understand the nuance of Korean social etiquette and formal register.

The distinction between 안녕히계세요 and 안녕히가세요 is a litmus test for fluency. It requires situational awareness: you must identify the movement of all parties involved before choosing the correct verb.

Beyond its functional use, this phrase encapsulates the collectivist nature of Korean culture. It prioritizes the comfort of the person remaining, reflecting a deep-seated cultural value of harmony and consideration for others.

واژه در 30 ثانیه

  • Polite goodbye for when you are leaving.
  • Literal meaning: Stay in peace.
  • Requires honorific verb 계시다.
  • Always accompany with a bow.

When you are ready to head home, 안녕히계세요 is your go-to phrase. It is not just a simple 'bye'; it is a thoughtful way to wish the person staying behind a peaceful time.

Think of it as saying, 'Please stay in peace while I depart.' It is essential for maintaining politeness and showing respect in Korean culture, especially when leaving a workplace or a friend's home.

Because it uses the honorific verb 계시다, it is appropriate for teachers, bosses, and elders. You will use this phrase almost every single day if you live or work in Korea!

The word is rooted in the Hanja word 안녕 (安寧), which means 'peace' or 'well-being.' Combined with the adverbial suffix -히, it creates the concept of 'peacefully.'

The second part, 계세요, comes from the verb 계시다. This is the honorific version of 있다 (to be/stay). In traditional Korean etiquette, acknowledging the status of the person you are speaking to is paramount.

Historically, this phrase evolved as society became more structured around Confucian values of hierarchy and respect. By wishing someone to 'stay in peace,' you are performing a social ritual that validates their presence in that space.

You use 안녕히계세요 when you are the one leaving. If you are both leaving, you would use a different phrase entirely!

It is commonly paired with a slight bow. In a business context, you might say this to your manager before walking out the door. It is considered polite (존댓말) and is safe to use with almost anyone you don't know well.

Common collocations include adding 먼저 (first) to say 'I'll go first,' as in 먼저 가보겠습니다, 안녕히계세요. This adds a layer of humility to your departure.

1. 먼저 가요: 'I am going first.' Often said right before 안녕히계세요.

2. 다음에 봐요: 'See you next time.' A common follow-up to a formal goodbye.

3. 수고하세요: 'Keep up the good work.' Used when leaving someone who is still working.

4. 조심히 가세요: 'Go safely.' The response you receive when you say 안녕히계세요.

5. 연락할게요: 'I will be in touch.' A polite way to soften a departure.

Grammatically, this is a combination of an adverb and an honorific verb in the -아요/어요 polite style. The pronunciation is tricky because of the -히 and -계 interaction.

IPA approximation: /an.njʌŋ.ɦi.ɡje.se.jo/. The 'ng' sound at the end of 안녕 should be clear, and the 'gye' sound often sounds like 'geh' to English speakers.

Remember that 계 is written with the 'g' sound, but in fast speech, it blends smoothly. Practice saying it slowly: An-nyeong-hi-gye-se-yo.

Fun Fact

It is one of the first phrases taught to every Korean language learner.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /an.njʌŋ.hi.ɡje.se.jo/

Clear articulation of the 'ng' sound.

US /an.njʌŋ.hi.ɡje.se.jo/

Softening the 'g' in gye.

Common Errors

  • Dropping the 'h' sound
  • Mispronouncing 'gye'
  • Flat intonation

Rhymes With

가세요 보세요 주세요 하세요 오세요

Difficulty Rating

خواندن 1/5

Easy to read

Writing 1/5

Easy to write

Speaking 2/5

Needs practice

شنیدن 1/5

Easy to hear

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

안녕 가다 계시다

Learn Next

안녕히가세요 조심히가세요

پیشرفته

실례하겠습니다

Grammar to Know

Honorifics

계시다

Polite endings

-어요

Adverbs

-히

Examples by Level

1

선생님, 안녕히계세요.

Teacher, goodbye.

Honorific address.

2

안녕히계세요, 엄마.

Goodbye, Mom.

Polite form.

3

이제 갈게요, 안녕히계세요.

I'm going now, goodbye.

Verb usage.

4

안녕히계세요, 내일 봐요.

Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

Time expression.

5

안녕히계세요, 사장님.

Goodbye, boss.

Formal register.

6

모두 안녕히계세요.

Goodbye everyone.

Plural address.

7

안녕히계세요, 친구들.

Goodbye, friends.

Polite address.

8

그럼 안녕히계세요.

Then, goodbye.

Conjunction.

1

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1

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8 examples

1

8 examples

ترکیب‌های رایج

먼저 가볼게요
내일 뵙겠습니다
수고하세요
감사합니다
조심히 들어가세요
다음에 또 올게요
오늘 즐거웠습니다
연락드릴게요
좋은 하루 보내세요
그럼 이만

Idioms & Expressions

"가다"

to go

갈 시간이에요.

neutral

"계시다"

to stay (honorific)

집에 계세요.

formal

"인사하다"

to greet/say goodbye

인사하고 가세요.

neutral

"먼저"

first/beforehand

먼저 가요.

neutral

"들어가다"

to enter/go home

조심히 들어가세요.

polite

"뵙다"

to see (honorific)

내일 뵙겠습니다.

formal

Easily Confused

안녕히계세요 vs 안녕히가세요

Both mean goodbye.

Who is staying vs going.

Use 계세요 if they stay.

안녕히계세요 vs 잘 가

Both mean goodbye.

Formality level.

Use 잘 가 for friends.

안녕히계세요 vs 안녕

Very common.

Casual vs formal.

Use 안녕 for peers.

안녕히계세요 vs 다음에 봐요

Used at the end.

Means 'see you later'.

Can be used together.

Sentence Patterns

A1

Subject + 안녕히계세요

선생님, 안녕히계세요.

A2

Time + 안녕히계세요

내일 봐요, 안녕히계세요.

B1

Reason + 안녕히계세요

바빠서 갈게요, 안녕히계세요.

A1

Greeting + 안녕히계세요

감사합니다, 안녕히계세요.

B2

Closing + 안녕히계세요

그럼 이만, 안녕히계세요.

خانواده کلمه

Nouns

안녕 peace/well-being

Verbs

계시다 to be/stay (honorific)

مرتبط

안녕히가세요 opposite usage

How to Use It

frequency

10

Formality Scale

Formal Polite Casual Slang

اشتباهات رایج

Using 안녕히계세요 when you are leaving and the other person is also leaving. → 안녕히가세요
You only use '계세요' if the person is staying behind.
Using it with close friends. → 잘 가 or 안녕
It is too formal for friends.
Forgetting the bow. → Say with a slight bow
Body language is part of the greeting.
Saying it to a taxi driver. → 안녕히가세요
The driver is leaving/driving away.
Mixing up 계세요 and 가세요. → Check who is staying.
The biggest error learners make.

Tips

💡

Memory Palace Trick

Imagine a 'Stay' sign on the person staying.

💡

When Native Speakers Use It

Every time they leave a shop.

🌍

Cultural Insight

Respecting the 'staying' person.

💡

Grammar Shortcut

계시다 = honorific stay.

💡

Say It Right

Smile while saying it.

💡

Don't Make This Mistake

Don't use it if you are both leaving.

💡

Did You Know?

It literally means 'peacefully stay'.

💡

Study Smart

Practice with a mirror.

🌍

Bow

Always bow slightly.

💡

Context

Only for in-person.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Gye-se-yo sounds like 'Get-stay-yo' (Stay here!).

Visual Association

Waving goodbye while looking back at someone sitting on a chair.

Word Web

Etiquette Politeness Departure Honorifics

چالش

Say this to your pet when you leave the house today!

ریشه کلمه

Korean

Original meaning: Stay in peace.

بافت فرهنگی

Always bow when saying it to elders.

Similar to 'Goodbye', but more specific about the location.

Used in almost every K-drama scene involving a departure.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

at work

  • 먼저 가보겠습니다
  • 안녕히계세요
  • 내일 뵙겠습니다

at a friend's house

  • 정말 즐거웠어요
  • 안녕히계세요
  • 또 초대해주세요

at a restaurant

  • 잘 먹었습니다
  • 안녕히계세요
  • 수고하세요

at school

  • 선생님 안녕히계세요
  • 내일 봐요
  • 감사합니다

Conversation Starters

"How do you say goodbye to your boss?"

"When should you use '안녕히계세요' instead of '안녕'?"

"Why is the bow important when saying goodbye?"

"What is the difference between staying and going in Korean?"

"Can you roleplay leaving a store?"

Journal Prompts

Describe a time you left a place and used this phrase.

Write about why politeness matters in Korea.

Compare '안녕히계세요' to your native language's goodbye.

List 3 people you would use this phrase with.

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

No, use '안녕히계세요' only in person.

It is less polite.

Use '안녕히가세요'.

No, it is neutral.

Yes, it is very polite.

It means 'please stay'.

Extremely common.

It is a full polite sentence.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

I am leaving, you are staying. I say: ___.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 안녕히계세요

You are leaving, so they stay.

multiple choice A2

Which is the honorific verb?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 계시다

계시다 is the formal version.

true false B1

You use this with your best friend.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is too formal.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

All matched!

Context is key.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject first.

امتیاز: /5

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