Meaning
A polite farewell, wishing someone a safe journey.
Cultural Background
It is considered rude to just say 'Bye' without a polite wish for safety. Similar expressions exist in Japan and China, emphasizing the importance of the journey. In many Western cultures, 'Take care' is used, which is less specific to the act of traveling.
Add a reason
Adding a reason like '비가 오니까' (because it's raining) makes you sound more natural.
The Bow
A slight nod or bow while saying this makes it much more polite.
Meaning
A polite farewell, wishing someone a safe journey.
Add a reason
Adding a reason like '비가 오니까' (because it's raining) makes you sound more natural.
The Bow
A slight nod or bow while saying this makes it much more polite.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is correct for a formal situation?
A friend is leaving your office. What do you say?
Use the honorific '-세요' for formal/polite situations.
Fill in the missing particle.
조심____ 가세요.
The particle '-서' connects the adverbial '조심' to the verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이제 집에 갈게요. B: ____.
The appropriate response to someone leaving is to wish them a safe trip.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are at a bus station saying goodbye to a friend.
This is the standard farewell for someone departing.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA friend is leaving your office. What do you say?
Use the honorific '-세요' for formal/polite situations.
조심____ 가세요.
The particle '-서' connects the adverbial '조심' to the verb.
A: 이제 집에 갈게요. B: ____.
The appropriate response to someone leaving is to wish them a safe trip.
You are at a bus station saying goodbye to a friend.
This is the standard farewell for someone departing.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it is very polite.
No, it applies to walking, trains, or any travel.
You can say '비행기 조심해서 타세요'.
Yes, it is a very kind thing to say.
Yes, the '-세요' ending is formal.
This one adds a specific wish for safety.
Related Phrases
안녕히 가세요
synonymGo in peace.
잘 가요
similarGo well.
먼저 갈게요
contrastI will go first.
