Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stay safe" in Korean
“Stay safe” in Korean is 안전하게 지내요 (pronounced "Anjeonhage jinaeyo").
안전하게 지내요
Anjeonhage jinaeyo
Usage & Context
Wishing someone safety and wellbeing, especially during uncertain times or when someone is traveling. 몸 조심하세요 (be careful with your body/take care of yourself) is also common. Shows genuine concern for the person's physical wellbeing.
Example Sentence
해외여행 가는 거죠? 안전하게 지내요!
You're going abroad, right? Stay safe!
How to use 안전하게 지내요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stay safe” is 안전하게 지내요, romanized as Anjeonhage jinaeyo.
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 지내요.
Pronunciation Guide
안전하게 (Anjeonhage) sounds like 'Ahn-jeon-hah-geh', with 'Ahn' like 'ahn' in 'ahn-gel', 'jeon' like 'john', 'hah' like 'ha' in 'haha', and 'geh' like 'get' without the 't'. 지내요 (Jinaeyo) sounds like 'Jee-neh-yo', with 'Jee' like 'jeep', 'neh' like 'neh' in 'never', and 'yo' like 'yo-yo'. The stress is fairly even.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
안전하게 지내십시오
Anjeonhage jinaesipsio
A very formal wish, rarely used in daily conversation unless in highly formal settings or public announcements.
Casual (반말)
안전하게 지내
Anjeonhage jinae
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Wishing someone well before a trip.
여행 잘 다녀와요. 안전하게 지내요!
Have a good trip. Stay safe!
Warning someone about bad weather conditions.
요즘 날씨가 안 좋으니까 안전하게 지내요.
The weather isn't good these days, so stay safe.
During a pandemic or health crisis, expressing concern.
코로나 조심하고, 안전하게 지내세요.
Be careful of COVID, and stay safe.
Cultural Context
This phrase conveys genuine concern for someone's well-being and became particularly common during the COVID-19 pandemic, similar to its English counterpart. A very common alternative is '몸 조심하세요' (Mom josimhaseyo), which literally means 'please take care of your body' or 'be careful with your body,' often used when someone is sick, traveling, or in a potentially dangerous situation. Koreans often express care through practical advice or wishes for safety and health.
Editorial note
We check greetings like 안전하게 지내요 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
안전 운전하세요
Drive safely.
안전벨트 매세요
Fasten your seatbelt.
항상 조심해요
Always be careful.
Related Expressions
몸 조심하세요
Mom josimhaseyo
Please take care of yourself / Be careful.
조심하세요
Josimhaseyo
Please be careful.
건강하세요
Geonganghaseyo
Please stay healthy.
잘 다녀오세요
Jal danyeooseyo
Have a good trip / Come back safely.
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