Korean Dictionary
How to say “Goodbye” in Korean
안녕히 가세요
Annyeonghi gaseyo
Usage & Context
Said to someone who is leaving while you stay. If you are the one leaving, say '안녕히 계세요' instead. This distinction is unique to Korean.
Example Sentence
내일 봐요. 안녕히 가세요!
See you tomorrow. Goodbye!
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