안녕히 계세요
annyeonghi gyeseyo
Goodbye (said when you are leaving)
What it means
안녕히 계세요 is said when YOU are the one leaving and the other person stays. Literally "stay in peace." The counterpart to 안녕히 가세요.
Nuance & when to use
안녕히 계세요 = I'm leaving, you stay (please be well). 안녕히 가세요 = you're leaving, I stay (please go well). This pair is essential. Used at shops when you leave: 안녕히 계세요 as you walk out the door. The shopkeeper will often reply 안녕히 가세요 or 잘 가세요.
⚠ Common mistake
This is the most commonly confused Korean goodbye pair. Remember: 계세요 = stay (from 계시다). 가세요 = go (from 가다). If YOU go → 계세요. If THEY go → 가세요.
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FAQ
When is this used?
안녕히 계세요 = I'm leaving, you stay (please be well). 안녕히 가세요 = you're leaving, I stay (please go well). This pair is essential. Used at shops when you leave: 안녕히 계세요 as you walk out the door. The shopkeeper will often reply 안녕히 가세요 or 잘 가세요.
What's a common mistake?
This is the most commonly confused Korean goodbye pair. Remember: 계세요 = stay (from 계시다). 가세요 = go (from 가다). If YOU go → 계세요. If THEY go → 가세요.
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