Korean Dictionary
How to say “Happy birthday” in Korean
생일 축하해요
Saengil chukahaeyo
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Usage & Context
The standard birthday greeting in Korean. The formal version is 생일을 진심으로 축하드립니다 for superiors. Koreans often celebrate both the Western birthday and the traditional 음력 (lunar calendar) birthday.
Example Sentence
오늘 생일이에요? 생일 축하해요!
It's your birthday today? Happy birthday!
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