How to say "Take care" in Korean

The natural way Koreans say "Take care" — with the polite form, close alternatives, and audio for every line.

When to use it

A parting line with real warmth in it, and the one Koreans reach for when someone is unwell, travelling, or heading into cold weather.

Polite form

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  몸조심하세요

  momjosimhaseyo

  Use this with strangers, anyone older than you, and at work.

Other ways to say it

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  건강하세요

  geonganghaseyo

  = Stay healthy

  To someone older. Common at New Year and at goodbyes.
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  푹 쉬어

  puk swieo

  = Get plenty of rest

  To someone who is ill or exhausted. 푹 means deeply.

In a sentence

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  감기 조심하고, 몸조심해.

  gamgi josimhago, momjosimhae.

  Watch out for colds, take care of yourself.
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  할머니, 건강하세요.

  halmeoni, geonganghaseyo.

  Grandma, stay healthy.