"안녕히 계세요" (an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo)
Meaning: Good-bye. (to a person who’s staying)
Introduction
"안녕히 계세요" is the polite way to say "Good-bye" to someone who is staying behind while you are leaving. It is commonly used in both formal and polite settings, whether you're leaving a friend’s house, a meeting, or a business. This phrase is respectful and suitable for most situations.
More Expressions in Korean
잘 있어요 (jal it-seo-yo)
Take care. (More casual, used with friends or peers)안녕 (an-nyeong)
Bye (Very informal, used with close friends or younger people)다음에 또 봐요 (da-eum-e tto bwa-yo)
See you next time.건강하세요 (geon-gang-ha-se-yo)
Stay healthy. (Wishing them well-being)다시 만날 때까지 안녕히 계세요 (da-si man-nal ttae-kka-ji an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo)
Good-bye until we meet again. (More formal and heartfelt)
These expressions are essential for saying farewell to someone who is staying. "안녕히 계세요" is the polite and respectful way to part, while casual variations can be used with friends and peers!