🇰🇷 Korean phrases

How to Say "Goodbye" in Korean

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
안녕히 가세요
"Goodbye" in Korean · say it like ahn-nyung-hee gah-seh-yo

The most natural way to say "Goodbye" in Korean is 안녕히 가세요. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

잘 가요
Used in casual situations among friends or younger people
안녕
A very casual way to say goodbye, often used among close friends

When to use it

Use '안녕히 가세요' when you want to say goodbye politely. It is appropriate in formal settings or when speaking to someone older. In casual situations, you can use '잘 가요' or '안녕'.

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Examples in Korean

KoreanEnglish
다음에 또 봐요. 안녕히 가세요.See you next time. Goodbye.
친구야, 잘 가! 다음에 보자.Hey friend, goodbye! Let's meet next time.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse '안녕히 가세요' with '안녕히 계세요', which is used when you are the one leaving.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 안녕히 가세요, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Korean with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use '안녕히 가세요'?

Use it when you are saying goodbye to someone who is leaving, especially in a formal context.

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