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Expression
Informal
Meaning
Said by someone leaving to someone staying.
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Cultural Background
Farewells are a test of social awareness. Always check the status of the person you are talking to. In a modern office, '잘 있어' is rarely used unless you are very close with a peer.
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Context is King
Always look at who is staying and who is moving before choosing your goodbye.
Meaning
Said by someone leaving to someone staying.
💡
Context is King
Always look at who is staying and who is moving before choosing your goodbye.
Test Yourself
Who can you say '잘 있어' to?
Which person is appropriate?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Your best friend
It is an informal phrase for close friends.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Goodbye Guide
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Departing
- • 잘 있어
- • 안녕히 계세요
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Staying
- • 잘 가
- • 안녕히 가세요
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Who can you say '잘 있어' to?
Choose
A1
Which person is appropriate?
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Your best friend
It is an informal phrase for close friends.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
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잘 가
contrastGo well
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안녕히 계세요
formalStay in peace
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