안녕히 계세요 (annyeonghi gyeseyo) Meaning in Korean
안녕히 계세요 · annyeonghi gyeseyo
Meaning
Goodbye; stay well
A polite goodbye you say when you are leaving and the other person is staying. To someone who is leaving, say 안녕히 가세요 instead.
Part of speech: Interjection
Speech level: Polite
Examples
저 먼저 갈게요. 안녕히 계세요.
I’m leaving now. Goodbye.
선생님, 안녕히 계세요.
Goodbye, teacher.
Common questions
What does 안녕히 계세요 mean in English?
It means “goodbye” or “stay well.” Say it politely when you are leaving and the other person stays.
What is the difference between 안녕히 계세요 and 안녕히 가세요?
Say 안녕히 계세요 to the person staying when you leave. Say 안녕히 가세요 to the person who is leaving.
How do you pronounce and romanize 안녕히 계세요?
The romanization is annyeonghi gyeseyo. Romanization is a spelling guide, so listen to the Korean audio above for the pronunciation.
How do you use 안녕히 계세요 in Korean?
A polite goodbye you say when you are leaving and the other person is staying. To someone who is leaving, say 안녕히 가세요 instead.
What is 안녕히 계세요 in Japanese?
A common Japanese equivalent is さようなら；お元気で. The best translation depends on context and politeness.
Compare greetings
- 안녕히 가세요 — Say this to someone who is leaving.
- 안녕 — An informal hello or goodbye for people close to you.