Korean Greetings: Leaving & Returning
Korean Greetings: Leaving & Returning
In Korean, there are special expressions used when someone is leaving the house or coming back home. These are part of daily life and show politeness and care. Let’s learn them!
πΆ♀️ When You Leave – “I’m going out”
When you leave home or a place temporarily, you say:
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Politeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| λ€λ μ€κ² μ΅λλ€ | da-nyeo-o-ge-sseum-ni-da | I will go and come back | Polite |
| λ€λ μ¬κ² | da-nyeo-ol-kke | I’ll go and come back | Casual |
| κ°λ€ μ¬κ² | gat-da ol-kke | I’ll be back (I'm going and coming back) | Casual |
π What Others Say to You When You Leave
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Politeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| λ€λ μ€μΈμ | da-nyeo-o-se-yo | Have a safe trip / See you later | Polite |
| λ€λ μ | da-nyeo-wa | Come back safely | Casual |
| μ κ°λ€ μ | jal gat-da wa | Go and come back safely | Casual |
π‘ When You Come Back – “I’m home”
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Politeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| λ€λ μμ΅λλ€ | da-nyeo-wat-seum-ni-da | I’m back / I have returned | Polite |
| λ€λ μμ΄ | da-nyeo-wat-seo | I’m back | Casual |
| λ μμ΄ | na wat-seo | I’m home | Very casual |
π What Others Say to You When You Come Back
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Politeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| λ€λ μ€μ ¨μ΄μ? | da-nyeo-o-syeot-seo-yo? | Did you get back safely? | Polite |
| μμ΄? | wat-seo? | You’re back? | Casual |
| μ΄μ μ | eo-seo wa | Welcome home | Casual |
π¬ Dialogue Example
A: λ€λ
μ€κ² μ΅λλ€ (da-nyeo-o-ge-sseum-ni-da) → I’m heading out (formal)
B: λ€λ
μ€μΈμ! (da-nyeo-o-se-yo) → Come back safely!
A: λ μμ΄~ (na wat-seo) → I’m home!
B: μ΄μ μ! (eo-seo wa) → Welcome back!
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