Korean word

굿바이

Pronunciation

Romanizationkutppai

Meaning

  • interjectiongoodbye

Example

굿바이!kut ppa i

Goodbye!

Illustration for 굿바이 (goodbye)

More examples

무대에서 가수가 관중에게 굿바이라며 손을 흔들었다.mu dae e seo ka su ga kwan jung e ge kut ppa i ra myeo so neul heun deu reot tta

The singer waved to the audience from the stage, saying goodbye.

Core concept

A brief farewell spoken at the moment people part, with the sound of an English goodbye.

Common phrases

  • 굿바이라고 인사하다kut ppa i ra go in sa ha da

    say goodbye

  • 굿바이를 외치다kut ppa i reul oe chi da

    call out goodbye

  • 굿바이라며 손을 흔들다kut ppa i ra myeo so neul heun deul da

    wave and say goodbye

Similar words

안녕annyeong: A short friendly greeting used both when meeting and when parting.
잘 가chal ka: A farewell said to someone who is leaving.
잘 있어chal isseo: A farewell said to someone who is staying behind.
바이바이paibai: A light, casual farewell often said with a wave.

Definition in Korean

영어에서 온 감탄사로, 헤어질 때 짧게 하는 인사말.yeong eo e seo on kam tan sa ro he eo jil ttae jjal kke ha neun in sa mal

Word origin

This interjection is borrowed from English goodbye, which developed from the blessing God be with ye.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this borrowing usually suits friendly, casual partings better than formal situations.

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