Significado
A warm farewell wishing someone a safe journey home.
Contexto cultural
The 'Text Me' Culture: It is very common for the person who said '집에 잘 가요' to expect a text message once the other person arrives. This is a sign of a close relationship. The 'Entering' Nuance: Koreans often use '들어가다' (to enter) instead of '가다' (to go) for home. This reflects the traditional view of the home as a private, enclosed sanctuary. Safety First: Because Korea is generally very safe at night, this phrase is less about literal danger and more about social warmth and 'Jeong' (emotional bonding). Drinking Culture: After a 'Hoesik' (work dinner), the youngest member often stays until everyone else has left, saying '집에 잘 가요' or '조심히 들어가세요' to every senior member.
The 'Yo' Drop
If you are unsure of the formality, always keep the '요'. It is never rude to be too polite, but it is rude to be too casual.
The Follow-up
If someone says this to you, a simple '네, 감사합니다' or '네, 잘 가요' is the perfect response.
Significado
A warm farewell wishing someone a safe journey home.
The 'Yo' Drop
If you are unsure of the formality, always keep the '요'. It is never rude to be too polite, but it is rude to be too casual.
The Follow-up
If someone says this to you, a simple '네, 감사합니다' or '네, 잘 가요' is the perfect response.
Don't use with '와요'
Remember, '와요' (come) is for when someone is coming to your location. '가요' (go) is for when they are leaving.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing particle and adverb.
집__ __ 가요.
The destination particle '에' and the adverb '잘' are required.
Which phrase is most appropriate for your boss?
사장님, ________.
For a boss, you must use the honorific '들어가세요'.
Match the phrase to the relationship.
1. Close friend, 2. Coworker, 3. Grandmother
Banmal for friends, Haeyo-che for coworkers, Honorifics for elders.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 오늘 정말 즐거웠어요. B: 저도요. 밤이 늦었네요. ________.
The context of 'night is late' implies a farewell wish to go home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios집__ __ 가요.
The destination particle '에' and the adverb '잘' are required.
사장님, ________.
For a boss, you must use the honorific '들어가세요'.
1. Close friend, 2. Coworker, 3. Grandmother
Banmal for friends, Haeyo-che for coworkers, Honorifics for elders.
A: 오늘 정말 즐거웠어요. B: 저도요. 밤이 늦었네요. ________.
The context of 'night is late' implies a farewell wish to go home.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's better to say '수고하세요' (Keep up the good work) or '감사합니다' to a driver. '집에 잘 가요' is for people you know.
No, you can just say '잘 가요' (Go well). Adding '집에' makes it feel more specific and caring.
Then say '조심히 가요' (Go carefully) or '잘 가요'.
Use '집에 잘 가' or '조심히 들어가'. The '요' makes it feel too distant for a romantic partner.
It is 'jibe' (집에). 'Jibi' (집이) would be the subject form, which is incorrect here.
It's a bit casual for an email. In emails, '건강 유의하세요' (Take care of your health) is more common.
It literally means 'Please enter.' It implies entering your home safely. It's the more polite version of '가요'.
Only if you've had a conversation and are parting ways. Otherwise, a simple nod or '감사합니다' is better.
Yes, in this context. It can also mean 'often' or 'skillfully' in other sentences.
The most common response is '네, 잘 가요' or '네, 조심히 가세요'.
Frases relacionadas
잘 가
informalBye / Go well
조심히 들어가세요
specialized formPlease enter carefully
안녕히 가세요
synonymGo in peace
나 먼저 갈게
contrastI'm leaving first
도착하면 연락해
builds onContact me when you arrive
