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잘 있어

jal isseo
phrase★Intermediate— take care
informal

A casual way to say goodbye to someone, often implying you hope they are well or have a good time.

오늘은 피곤해 보여. 잘 있어!

You look tired today. Take care!

잘 있어! 다음에 또 만나자.

Take care! Let's meet again next time.

💡

This phrase is commonly used among friends or in casual settings. It can also imply that you hope the other person has a good time or stays safe.

Collocations

잘 있어take care잘 지내take care

Synonyms

Related Phrases

잘 지내다phrase
to be well
잘 지내세요phrase
take care (polite)

💡Pro Tip

Casual Usage

This phrase is informal and commonly used among friends or in casual settings. For more formal situations, use '잘 지내세요'.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use '잘 있어' when parting ways with someone you are familiar with. For strangers or formal settings, use a more polite phrase.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '잘 있다' (to be well) and the particle '어' (indicating a command or suggestion).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used when parting ways with someone, especially in informal contexts. It can also be used to express hope that the other person will be well or have a good time.

Word Breakdown

잘
well
adverb
+
있어
be
verb
한영사전

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