Korean Dictionary
How to say "I'm on my way" in Korean
“I'm on my way” in Korean is 가고 있어요 (pronounced "Gago isseoyo").
가고 있어요
Gago isseoyo
Usage & Context
Informing someone that you are currently traveling toward a destination. 곧 도착해요 (I'll arrive soon) is often added for reassurance. Very common in Korean texting culture when someone is waiting for you. Shows communication and consideration.
Example Sentence
어디야? —지금 가고 있어요. 10분 후에 도착해요!
Where are you? —I'm on my way. I'll arrive in 10 minutes!
How to use 가고 있어요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “I'm on my way” is 가고 있어요, romanized as Gago isseoyo.
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 가고 있어요.
Pronunciation Guide
가고 (Gago) sounds like 'gah-go'. 있어요 (isseoyo) sounds like 'iss-saw-yoh', with 'iss' having a tense 'ss' sound and 'eo' like 'uh'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
가고 있습니다
Gago itseumnida
A more formal way to say 'I'm on my way', suitable for business or very polite contexts.
Casual (반말)
가고 있어
Gago isseo
A casual form used with close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Replying to a friend asking about your location.
어디야? — 지금 가고 있어요. 10분 후에 도착해요!
Where are you? — I'm on my way now. I'll arrive in 10 minutes!
Informing colleagues you're heading to a meeting.
회의실로 가고 있어요. 곧 도착합니다.
I'm on my way to the meeting room. I'll arrive soon.
Calling someone who is waiting for you at a building.
네, 가고 있어요! 주차하고 바로 올라갈게요.
Yes, I'm on my way! I'll park and come right up.
Cultural Context
This phrase is extremely common in Korean texting culture, especially when someone is waiting for you. It's often paired with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) or '곧 도착해요' (I'll arrive soon) to provide reassurance and show consideration for the other person's time. It's a simple but effective way to communicate your status.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 가고 있어요 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
지금 가고 있어요.
I'm on my way now.
네, 가고 있어요!
Yes, I'm on my way!
곧 도착해요, 가고 있어요.
I'll arrive soon, I'm on my way.
Related Expressions
출발했어요
Chulbalhaesseoyo
I've departed / I've left
거의 다 왔어요
Geoui da wasseoyo
I'm almost there
곧 도착해요
Got dochakhaeyo
I'll arrive soon
아직 안 가고 있어요
Ajik an gago isseoyo
I'm not on my way yet (opposite concept)
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