A1 Expression Informal

잘 가.

Jal ga.

Goodbye (informal, to guest).

Meaning

Said by someone staying to someone leaving.

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Cultural Background

Hierarchy is everything. Using informal speech with elders is a major faux pas. Young people often use English 'Bye' or '빠이' instead of '잘 가'.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to be friendly.

Meaning

Said by someone staying to someone leaving.

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Tone matters

Say it with a smile to be friendly.

Test Yourself

Who can you say '잘 가' to?

A: Your boss, B: Your close friend, C: A stranger

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is only for close friends.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Who can you say '잘 가' to? Choose A1

A: Your boss, B: Your close friend, C: A stranger

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is only for close friends.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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안녕

synonym

Hi/Bye

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잘 가세요

specialized form

Goodbye (polite)

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