What does 가자 (gaja) mean?
- 가자gaja
Let's go
Casual: friends and people younger than you
가자 (gaja) means "let's go" in Korean. It is casual, so it is for friends and people younger than you. It is also a common cheer to hype yourself or your team up.
Where it comes from
It is 가다 (gada), "to go," plus -자 (-ja), the casual "let's" ending.
How to use 가자
Use it with friends when leaving somewhere or suggesting a plan: 밥 먹으러 가자 (Let's go eat).
As a cheer, it means something like "Let's do this!" Online you may see the stretched spelling 가즈아, used for excitement.
With older people, 가요 or 가실까요 is more polite. 갑시다 is also "let's go" but can sound bossy to someone older.
Examples
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Hurrying a friend who is running late
Suggesting lunch to a classmate
Leaving a party with a friend
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 가요 | Let's go (polite) | Polite; also means "I'm going." |
| 갑시다 | Let's go | Firmer; avoid with elders or bosses. |
| 빨리 가자 | Let's go quickly | Common when in a hurry. |
| 가즈아 | Let's gooo! | Internet hype spelling. |
Questions learners ask
Is gaja rude?
Not with friends. With older people or strangers, use 가요 instead.
What does gajua mean?
가즈아 is a playful, stretched way to write 가자, used online to say "Let's gooo!"