How to say “Take care” in Korean
- 잘 지내세요jal jinaeseyo
Take care (be well)
"Take care" in Korean is 잘 지내세요 (jal jinaeseyo) when you won't see someone for a while. When someone is heading home, Koreans say 조심히 가세요 (josimhi gaseyo), "get home safely", and for health they say 몸 조심하세요 (mom josimhaseyo).
Ways to say it
| Korean | Level | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 잘 지내세요 jal jinaeseyo | Polite | "Be well." For a goodbye before a long time apart, like the end of a trip or a job. |
| 잘 지내 jal jinae | Casual | The casual version for friends and younger people. |
| 조심히 가세요 josimhi gaseyo | Polite | "Go carefully." Said to someone leaving, especially at night or in bad weather. |
| 조심히 들어가 josimhi deureoga | Casual | "Get home safe." Very common between friends at the end of a night out. |
| 몸 조심하세요 mom josimhaseyo | Polite | "Take care of your health." For someone who is sick, tired or traveling. |
| 건강하세요 geonganghaseyo | Polite | "Stay healthy." A warm send-off, especially to older people. |
Examples
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A friend leaving late at night
A coworker moving to another city
A friend who has been feeling sick
Tips
There is no single word for "take care". Pick the phrase that fits: leaving for the night (조심히 가세요), parting for a long time (잘 지내세요), or worried about health (몸 조심하세요).
조심히 들어가 uses 들어가다, "go in", because you are going back into your home. Koreans say it to friends and partners all the time.
Questions learners ask
How do you say get home safe in Korean?
Say 조심히 들어가 (josimhi deureoga) to friends, or 조심히 들어가세요 (josimhi deureogaseyo) politely.
How do you say take care of yourself in Korean?
Say 몸 조심하세요 (mom josimhaseyo), or 몸 조심해 (mom josimhae) casually.