Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chuseok Greeting" in Korean
“Chuseok Greeting” in Korean is 풍성한 한가위 되세요 (pronounced "pungseonghan hangawi doeseyo").
풍성한 한가위 되세요
pungseonghan hangawi doeseyo
Usage & Context
풍성한 한가위 되세요 is the traditional Chuseok greeting meaning May you have a bountiful Chuseok. 한가위 is another name for 추석 derived from an archaic Korean term for the middle of autumn. Koreans send this greeting to family and friends via cards and messaging apps before the holiday.
Example Sentence
풍성한 한가위 되세요! 가족과 행복한 시간 보내세요.
May you have a bountiful Chuseok! Enjoy a happy time with your family.
How to use 풍성한 한가위 되세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chuseok Greeting” is 풍성한 한가위 되세요, romanized as pungseonghan hangawi doeseyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The phrase "풍성한 한가위 되세요" is pronounced as "poong-seong-han hahn-gah-wee doh-seh-yo." "Poong" sounds like "poong" in "typhoon." "Seong" is like "sung" in "song." "Hahn" is like "hahn" in "hahn-dred." "Gah" is like "gah-gah." "Wee" is like "wee-wee." "Doh-seh-yo" is like "dough-say-yo."
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
풍성한 한가위 보내
pungseonghan hangawi bonae
Used with close friends or younger family members.
More Example Sentences
Sending a holiday wish before the long weekend.
추석 연휴 잘 보내시고 풍성한 한가위 되세요!
Have a good Chuseok holiday and a bountiful Chuseok!
Greeting elders over the phone during the holiday season.
부모님께 전화해서 "풍성한 한가위 되세요"라고 말씀드렸어요.
I called my parents and said, "May you have a bountiful Chuseok."
Wishing someone well and encouraging them to enjoy the holiday feast.
풍성한 한가위 되세요! 맛있는 음식 많이 드세요.
May you have a bountiful Chuseok! Eat lots of delicious food.
Cultural Context
This is a traditional and polite greeting for Chuseok (추석), the Korean Thanksgiving. 한가위 is an older, more poetic name for Chuseok, emphasizing the 'great middle of autumn' and a bountiful harvest. While '즐거운 추석 되세요' (Have a happy Chuseok) is also common, '풍성한 한가위 되세요' carries a slightly more formal and elegant nuance, often used when addressing elders or in more traditional contexts. It evokes images of abundant food, family gatherings, and gratitude for the harvest.
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Common Phrases
풍성한 한가위 되세요!
May you have a bountiful Chuseok!
가족과 함께 풍성한 한가위 되세요.
May you have a bountiful Chuseok with your family.
풍성한 한가위 보내시고 건강하세요.
Have a bountiful Chuseok and stay healthy.
Related Expressions
즐거운 추석 되세요
jeulgeoun chuseok doeseyo
Have a happy Chuseok
추석 인사
chuseok insa
Chuseok greeting
명절 잘 보내세요
myeongjeol jal bonaeseyo
Have a good holiday (general holiday greeting)
송편 많이 드세요
songpyeon mani deuseyo
Eat lots of songpyeon (Chuseok rice cakes)
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