Korean Dictionary
How to say "Birthday party" in Korean
“Birthday party” in Korean is 생일 파티 (pronounced "Saengil pati").
생일 파티
Saengil pati
Usage & Context
Celebrating someone's birth anniversary. Koreans celebrate the first birthday (돌) with a very special ceremony (돌잡이) where items placed before the child supposedly predict their future. 미역국 (seaweed soup) is traditionally eaten on birthdays in Korea.
Example Sentence
내일 생일 파티에 와요. 미역국 만들어 놓을게요!
Come to the birthday party tomorrow. I'll have seaweed soup ready!
How to use 생일 파티 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Birthday party” is 생일 파티, romanized as Saengil pati.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 생일 파티.
Pronunciation Guide
'Saeng' (생) sounds like 'sang' in 'sang song'. 'Il' (일) is like 'eel'. 'Pa' (파) is like 'pa' in 'papa'. 'Ti' (티) is like 'tee'. The '파티' part is a direct transliteration of 'party'.
More Example Sentences
Making weekend plans with someone.
이번 주말에 친구 생일 파티가 있어요.
There's a friend's birthday party this weekend.
Thinking about a present for a friend.
생일 파티에 어떤 선물을 사갈까?
What gift should I buy for the birthday party?
A parent discussing plans for their child's birthday.
아이 생일 파티는 집에서 간단하게 할 거예요.
We'll have a simple birthday party for the child at home.
Cultural Context
Birthday parties (생일 파티) in Korea are often celebrated with friends and family. A particularly significant celebration is the '돌잔치' (doljanchi), the first birthday party, where a child performs '돌잡이' (doljabi), picking items that supposedly predict their future. Eating '미역국' (miyeokguk, seaweed soup) is a traditional birthday custom, symbolizing health and remembrance of a mother's labor. While Western-style parties are common, these cultural elements remain strong.
Editorial note
We review entries like 생일 파티 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
생일 파티를 하다
to have a birthday party
생일 파티에 가다
to go to a birthday party
생일 축하 노래
birthday celebration song
Related Expressions
생일
saengil
birthday
돌잔치
doljanchi
first birthday party
축하하다
chukahada
to congratulate
선물
seonmul
gift
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