Signification
A farewell for someone leaving, wishing them a safe return.
Contexte culturel
In Korean families, the 'Insa' (greeting) at the door is a sacred ritual. Children are taught from a young age to bow and say '다녀오겠습니다' and parents always respond with '잘 다녀오렴' or '잘 다녀와'. When a superior leaves the office for a meeting, it is common for subordinates to stand up or at least look up and say '잘 다녀오세요'. It shows you are attentive to their schedule. Because military service is a significant 'departure' from normal life, this phrase takes on a heavy, emotional weight when a young man enlists. It's a promise of waiting. Koreans often ask for 'souvenirs' (선물) when saying '잘 다녀오세요' to someone going on a trip. It's a playful way of saying 'don't forget us while you're having fun!'
The 'Stay-at-Home' Rule
Remember, you only say this if you are staying. If you are leaving, you say '다녀오겠습니다'.
Formality Matters
Never say '잘 다녀와' to your boss or teacher. It's too casual and can be seen as rude.
Signification
A farewell for someone leaving, wishing them a safe return.
The 'Stay-at-Home' Rule
Remember, you only say this if you are staying. If you are leaving, you say '다녀오겠습니다'.
Formality Matters
Never say '잘 다녀와' to your boss or teacher. It's too casual and can be seen as rude.
Add the Destination
To sound more natural, add the place: '[Place] 잘 다녀오세요.' (e.g., '마트 잘 다녀오세요')
The Response
If someone says this to you, the most natural response is '네, 다녀오겠습니다!' (Yes, I'll be back!)
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son leaving for school.
Son: 엄마, 저 학교 갈게요! Mother: 응, ________.
Since the mother is speaking to her son (informal) and he is returning later, '잘 다녀와' is the correct choice.
Which phrase is most appropriate when your boss leaves for a business trip?
Your boss says: '나 이제 출장 가요.'
You need the polite '-세요' form for a boss, and '잘 다녀오다' for a business trip.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
유럽 여행 잘 _______ (다녀오다).
Depending on the level of formality, all these forms of '다녀오다' can be correct.
Which of these is NOT a correct use of '잘 다녀오세요'?
Choose the incorrect scenario:
You shouldn't use this phrase for permanent departures.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Destinations
Daily
- • Work
- • School
- • Mart
Long Trip
- • Vacation
- • Business Trip
- • Military
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSon: 엄마, 저 학교 갈게요! Mother: 응, ________.
Since the mother is speaking to her son (informal) and he is returning later, '잘 다녀와' is the correct choice.
Your boss says: '나 이제 출장 가요.'
You need the polite '-세요' form for a boss, and '잘 다녀오다' for a business trip.
유럽 여행 잘 _______ (다녀오다).
Depending on the level of formality, all these forms of '다녀오다' can be correct.
Choose the incorrect scenario:
You shouldn't use this phrase for permanent departures.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's specifically for round trips. Use '잘 가세요' for one-way trips.
Usually no. It's a phrase for people you have a relationship with (family, colleagues, friends).
They are almost identical. '잘 갔다 와' literally means 'Go and then come back,' emphasizing the sequence.
It's a bit too much for a bathroom trip! Just wait for them to come back.
Use the very formal '잘 다녀오십시오'.
Yes, very common! Often shortened to '잘 다녀와요' or with emojis like 👋.
No, for sleep use '안녕히 주무세요' (Good night).
Stick to '안녕히 가세요' to be safe.
Not necessarily, but it does show you are waiting for them.
Yes, as long as they plan to return eventually.
Expressions liées
다녀오겠습니다
contrastI will go and come back.
잘 가
similarGo well / Bye.
조심히 가세요
similarGo carefully.
다녀왔습니다
builds onI'm back / I have returned.
어서 오세요
contrastWelcome / Come in quickly.
또 봐요
similarSee you again.
