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I'll Be Back / On My Way in Korean
지금 가요 = I'm heading over. 곧 돌아올게요 = I'll be right back. 거의 다 왔어요 = I'm almost there.
Published on September 14, 2026
I'm on my way = 지금 가요 / 거의 다 왔어요. I'll be back = 곧 돌아올게요 (got doraolgeyo).
On Kakao these replace phone calls. 거의 다 왔어요 reassures when you're two minutes away.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 지금 가 | jigeum ga | I'm going now | Informal |
| 지금 가요 | jigeum gayo | I'm on my way | Polite |
| 거의 다 왔어요 | geoui da wasseoyo | I'm almost there | Live |
| 곧 돌아올게요 | got doraolgeyo | I'll be right back | Return |
Related phrases
- 어디야? (eodiya?): Where are you?
- 조금만 기다려 줘 (jogeumman gidaryeo jwo): Wait a bit
- 도착했어요 (dochakaesseoyo): I've arrived
Field tip
다녀올게요 = I'm heading out and will return. Typical reply: 다녀오세요.
Common mistake
올게요 alone is vague. Add 지금 / 곧 / 거의 다.
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