How to say I'll go first / I'm heading out in Korean

Korean: 먼저 갈게요[ meon-jeo gal-ge-yo ]

I'll go first / I'm heading out
I'll go first / I'm heading out먼저 갈게요

Meaning

This expression means “I’ll go first” or “I’m heading out.” People use it when they are leaving before other people, like after hanging out, at school, or at work. It sounds polite and natural in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. 친구들아, 먼저 갈게요. 내일 봐요.

    Friends, I’m heading out first. See you tomorrow.

  2. 엄마, 저 먼저 갈게요. 학교에 늦겠어요.

    Mom, I’ll go first. I might be late for school.

  3. 친구들아, 비가 와서 먼저 갈게요.

    Friends, it’s raining, so I’m heading out first.

  4. 수업 끝났어요? 저는 먼저 갈게요.

    Is class over? I’ll go first.