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잘가
jal-ga
goodbye
오늘은 여기까지. 잘가!
That's all for today. 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).
Related Phrases
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
adverb가
go
verb한영사전