건강하세요
geonganghaseyo
Stay healthy / Take care of your health
What it means
건강하세요 literally means "please be healthy" — used as a well-wishing farewell, especially to elders or in formal contexts. 건강 = health, -하세요 = please be/do.
Nuance & when to use
건강하세요 = take care (health focus). 몸 조심하세요 = take care of your body. 건강 챙기세요 = look after your health. These farewell expressions show care in Korean culture. Often combined with 안녕히 계세요. Koreans say it naturally at parting and in letters/messages.
⚠ Common mistake
건강하세요 is a wish, not a question. Don't confuse with 건강해요? (Are you healthy?) which would be a question.
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FAQ
When is this used?
건강하세요 = take care (health focus). 몸 조심하세요 = take care of your body. 건강 챙기세요 = look after your health. These farewell expressions show care in Korean culture. Often combined with 안녕히 계세요. Koreans say it naturally at parting and in letters/messages.
What's a common mistake?
건강하세요 is a wish, not a question. Don't confuse with 건강해요? (Are you healthy?) which would be a question.
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