Korean Dictionary
How to say "Have a safe trip" in Korean
“Have a safe trip” in Korean is 안전하게 다녀오세요 (pronounced "Anjeonhage danyeooseyo").
안전하게 다녀오세요
Anjeonhage danyeooseyo
Usage & Context
Wishing someone safety on their journey. 다녀오세요 implies they will return, making it appropriate for trips when the person will come back. For one-way journeys, 안녕히 가세요 or 여행 잘 하세요 are better choices. Common at airports and bus terminals.
Example Sentence
내일 출발하죠? 안전하게 다녀오세요!
You leave tomorrow, right? Have a safe trip!
How to use 안전하게 다녀오세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Have a safe trip” is 안전하게 다녀오세요, romanized as Anjeonhage danyeooseyo.
Usage tip
Check the politeness level before using this word. Korean greetings often change depending on age, relationship, and setting.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 안전하게 다녀오세요.
Pronunciation Guide
For '안전하게' (Anjeonhage), 'An' is like 'on', 'jeon' like 'john', 'ha' like 'ha-ha', and 'ge' like 'get' without the 't'. For '다녀오세요' (Danyeooseyo), 'Da' is like 'dah', 'nyeo' like 'neo' in 'neon', 'o' like 'oh', 'se' like 'say', and 'yo' like 'yo-yo'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
안전하게 다녀오십시오
Anjeonhage danyeoosipsio
A very formal variant, rarely used in daily conversation unless addressing someone of very high status or in a highly formal setting.
Casual (반말)
안전하게 다녀와
Anjeonhage danyeowa
A casual form used with close friends or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Wishing a colleague well before a business trip.
출장 잘 다녀오세요! 조심히 가세요.
Have a good business trip! Go carefully.
Wishing a family member well before a vacation.
가족 여행 잘 다녀오세요! 사진 많이 찍어 오세요.
Have a good family trip! Bring back lots of photos.
Saying goodbye to someone departing for an international trip.
내일 해외로 떠나죠? 안전하게 다녀오세요!
You're leaving overseas tomorrow, right? Have a safe trip!
Cultural Context
This phrase, '안전하게 다녀오세요,' is deeply ingrained in Korean daily life, reflecting a strong emphasis on safety and well-being, especially when someone is traveling. It's common to hear it from family, friends, and even colleagues. The '다녀오세요' part implies a return, making it suitable for round trips. For one-way journeys or simply saying goodbye, '안녕히 가세요' (Go in peace) or '잘 가' (Go well, casual) would be used.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 안전하게 다녀오세요 for politeness and timing, since Korean greetings change with relationship, age, and setting.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
잘 다녀와
Have a good trip (casual).
조심히 다녀와
Go carefully and come back (casual).
몸 조심하세요
Take care of yourself (literally 'be careful with your body').
Related Expressions
여행 잘 하세요
Yeohaeng jal haseyo
Have a good trip (more general).
조심히 가세요
Josimhi gaseyo
Go carefully/safely.
안녕히 가세요
Annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye (to someone leaving).
잘 다녀오겠습니다
Jal danyeoogetseumnida
I'll go and come back well (said by the person leaving).
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