Korean · 17 October 2026 · Hierarchical Workplace Etiquette
먼저 퇴근해보겠습니다.
Meonjeo toegeunhaebogetseumnida.
I will leave work first (formal humble).
farewell phrase
A polite and humble way to announce that you are leaving the office before others, especially when a superior is still present. It shows respect by acknowledging you are leaving early. Adding '-보겠습니다' softens the statement.
In a sentence
먼저 퇴근해보겠습니다. 오늘 정말 수고 많으셨어요.
Meonjeo toegeunhaebogetseumnida. Oneul jeongmal sugo maneusyeosseoyo.
I will head off first. You really worked hard today.
