How to say "Goodbye" in Korean

Meaning

A polite farewell said when leaving or ending a conversation, meaning 'Go peacefully.'

Usage

Used when the speaker is staying and the other person is leaving. For the opposite (speaker leaving, other staying), use '안녕히 계세요' (annyeonghi gyeseyo). The phrase is very common in daily interactions.

Example sentences

• I’ll see you later. Goodbye!

  나중에 뵐게요. 안녕히 가세요!

• Goodbye, take care on your journey.

  안녕히 가세요, 여행 잘 다녀오세요.

Related expressions

• 잘 가jal ga— Casual 'Goodbye' said when the other person is leaving.

  Informal; used among friends or peers.

• 안녕annyeong— Neutral 'Goodbye' or 'Hi', depending on context.

  Common in casual settings; can mean both 'Goodbye' and 'Hello'.