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잘가

jal-ga
phrase★Beginner— goodbye
informal

A casual way to say goodbye, typically used when the speaker is staying and the other person is leaving.

시간이 늦었으니, 잘가.

It's late, so goodbye.

다음에 또 만나자. 잘가!

Let's meet again next time. Goodbye!

💡

This phrase is commonly used among friends, family, or colleagues in informal settings. It is less formal than '안녕히 가세요' (annyeonghi gaseyo).

Collocations

잘가요goodbye (more polite)

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

잘 가다phrase
to go well
안녕히 가세요phrase
goodbye (polite)

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use '잘가' with friends and family. For strangers or superiors, use '안녕히 가세요'.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the formality of the situation when choosing between '잘가' and '안녕히 가세요'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '잘 가다' (jal gada), meaning 'to go well'. The phrase '잘가' is a shortened, casual form of '잘 가다' used as a parting expression.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is informal and should be used with people you are familiar with. For more formal situations, use '안녕히 가세요' (annyeonghi gaseyo).

Word Breakdown

잘
well
adverb
+
가
go
verb
한영사전

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