What does 안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) mean?
- 안녕히 가세요annyeonghi gaseyo
Goodbye (to someone leaving)
Polite: safe with most people
안녕히 가세요 (annyeonghi gaseyo) means "goodbye" in Korean, said to someone who is leaving. You say it when you stay and the other person goes. If you are the one leaving, say 안녕히 계세요 instead.
Where it comes from
안녕히 means "in peace" or "safely," and 가세요 is a polite way to say "go." So it literally means "go in peace."
How to use 안녕히 가세요
The choice depends on who is moving. Shop staff say 안녕히 가세요 to customers walking out, and a host says it to guests at the door.
If both people are leaving, for example parting on the street, both can say 안녕히 가세요.
It is polite, so it works with strangers, teachers and older people. With friends, say 잘 가 (jal ga) or just 안녕.
Examples
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A shop owner to a customer walking out
Students as their teacher leaves the classroom
A host closing a live stream
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕히 가십시오 | Goodbye | Formal, heard from staff and announcers. |
| 잘 가 | Bye | Casual, for friends. |
| 조심히 가세요 | Get home safely | A warm alternative, often at night. |
| 안녕히 계세요 | Goodbye (when you leave) | The version for the person leaving. |
Questions learners ask
What is the difference between annyeonghi gaseyo and annyeonghi gyeseyo?
안녕히 가세요 (go in peace) is said to the person leaving. 안녕히 계세요 (stay in peace) is said by the person leaving to the one who stays.
Can I say annyeonghi gaseyo to a friend?
You can, but it sounds stiff. Friends usually say 잘 가 or 안녕.
What do you say on the phone?
Both people are staying put, so many people simply say 네, 들어가세요 or 안녕히 계세요. 안녕히 가세요 is less common on the phone.