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잘 가
jal ga
goodbye
오늘도 수고했어. 잘 가!
You worked hard today. Goodbye!
informal
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).
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use '잘 가' when you are the one leaving. If someone else is leaving, use '잘 가요' or '안녕히 가세요' depending on formality.
Gold Rule
Formality
In formal settings, such as with elders or superiors, use '안녕히 가세요' instead of '잘 가'.
Word Origin
Derived from '잘' (well) and '가다' (to go), literally meaning 'go well.'
Usage Notes
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.
Word Breakdown
잘
well
root가
go
root한영사전