When to use to go and come back in Korean

When to use it

The word (다녀오다) means to go somewhere and then come back. Korean speakers use it for everyday trips like going to school, the store, the hospital, or even on a trip. It is a very common word when talking about leaving and returning.

Example sentences

1. 저 학교 다녀오겠습니다.

   I’m going to school and will be back.

2. 엄마가 시장에 다녀왔어요.

   Mom went to the market and came back.

3. 잠깐 편의점에 다녀올게요.

   I’ll go to the convenience store and come right back.

4. 민수는 병원에 다녀왔어요.

   Minsu went to the hospital and came back.

5. 제주도에 잘 다녀왔어요?

   Did you have a good trip to Jeju?

6. 우리는 공원에 다녀왔어요.

   We went to the park and came back.