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잘 있어
jal isseo
take care
잘 있어! 다음에 봐!
Take care! See you next time!
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.
Related Phrases
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
adverb있어
be
verb한영사전