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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).
Use '잘가' with friends and family. For strangers or superiors, use '안녕히 가세요'.
Always consider the formality of the situation when choosing between '잘가' and '안녕히 가세요'.
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.
This phrase is informal and should be used with people you are familiar with. For more formal situations, use '안녕히 가세요' (annyeonghi gaseyo).