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Let's learn about the expression '다녀와요' that is commonly used in Korea.

陳建華🇵🇭
Jul 7, 2026
The Korean language has many warm expressions that are hard to find in English. One of them is '다녀와요'. This expression is commonly used when someone is leaving home. For example, it is said when going to work, going to school, or even when going shopping. The meaning of this expression is not simply 'come back'. It is closer to 'have a safe trip and let's see each other when you return'. It contains a warm wish for someone's safe return. Politely, it is said as '다녀오세요', and more casually as '다녀와'. Additionally, Koreans tend to use the expression '갔다 오다' more often than '다녀오다' in everyday conversation. For example, one might say, '편의점 좀 갔다 올게요' or '화장실 갔다 왔어요'. Both expressions indicate a situation of going somewhere and coming back, but '갔다 오다' is more commonly used in daily life. Do you have a special expression in your language that naturally includes the concept of 'going somewhere and coming back'?
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