Korean Dictionary
How to say "New Year Greeting" in Korean
“New Year Greeting” in Korean is 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (pronounced "saehae bok mani badeuseyo").
새해 복 많이 받으세요
saehae bok mani badeuseyo
Usage & Context
새해 복 많이 받으세요 is the traditional Korean New Year greeting meaning May you receive much luck in the New Year. It is used during both 신정 (solar New Year) and 설날 (lunar New Year). Sending this greeting via KakaoTalk and text message is one of the most common holiday customs in Korea.
Example Sentence
새해 복 많이 받으세요! 올 한 해도 건강하세요.
Happy New Year! I hope you stay healthy this year too.
How to use 새해 복 많이 받으세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “New Year Greeting” is 새해 복 많이 받으세요, romanized as saehae bok mani badeuseyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The phrase "새해 복 많이 받으세요" is pronounced as "sae-hae bok mah-nee bah-deu-seh-yo." "Sae" rhymes with "say," and "hae" rhymes with "hey." "Bok" sounds like "bock" with a sharp 'k' at the end. "Mah-nee" is like "mama" and "knee." "Bah-deu-seh-yo" flows smoothly, with "bah" like "bah-bah," "deu" like "duh," "seh" like "say," and "yo" like "yo-yo."
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
새해 복 많이 받아
saehae bok mani bada
Used with close friends or younger family members.
More Example Sentences
Describing a traditional New Year's custom.
부모님께 "새해 복 많이 받으세요" 하고 세배했어요.
I bowed to my parents and said "Happy New Year."
Modern way of sending holiday greetings.
친구들한테 카톡으로 "새해 복 많이 받으세요!" 메시지를 보냈어.
I sent "Happy New Year!" messages to my friends via KakaoTalk.
Greeting a superior at work or in a formal setting.
새해 복 많이 받으세요, 사장님! 올해도 잘 부탁드립니다.
Happy New Year, boss! Please take good care of me this year too.
Cultural Context
This is the most common and essential Korean New Year greeting, used for both the Solar New Year (신정) and especially the Lunar New Year (설날). It's often accompanied by a deep bow (세배) to elders, who might then give New Year's money (세뱃돈). Sending this phrase via text message or KakaoTalk is a ubiquitous custom during the holiday season, reflecting wishes for good fortune and health in the coming year.
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Common Phrases
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
Happy New Year!
새해 복 많이 받으시고 건강하세요.
Happy New Year and stay healthy.
가족 모두 새해 복 많이 받으세요.
Happy New Year to all your family.
Related Expressions
즐거운 설날 되세요
jeulgeoun seollal doeseyo
Have a happy Lunar New Year
새해 인사
saehae insa
New Year's greeting
건강하세요
geonganghaseyo
Please stay healthy (often added after the greeting)
행복하세요
haengbokhaseyo
Please be happy (often added after the greeting)
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