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A casual way to say goodbye, often used when the speaker is leaving or when parting ways with someone. It conveys a sense of warmth and familiarity.
시간이 늦었으니, 이제 잘 가야겠다.
It's getting late, so I should say goodbye now.
내일 또 봐! 잘 가!
See you tomorrow! Goodbye!
This phrase is commonly used among friends, family, or colleagues in informal settings. It is less formal than '안녕히 가세요' (annyeonghi gaseyo).
Use '잘 가' when you are the one leaving. If someone else is leaving, use '잘 가요' or '안녕히 가세요' depending on formality.
In formal settings, such as with elders or superiors, use '안녕히 가세요' instead of '잘 가'.
Derived from '잘' (well) and '가다' (to go), literally meaning 'go well.'
This phrase is typically used when the speaker is the one leaving. If the listener is leaving, '안녕히 가세요' (formal) or '잘 가요' (polite) is more appropriate.