Korean for Kids
How to Say "Happy birthday" in Korean
Celebrate friends and family from around the world by wishing them a happy birthday in their language.
In Korean (한국어)
생일 축하해요 (Saengil chukhahaeyo)
Pronounced: SENG-il chook-hah-HAY-yoh
How to use this phrase
- Greet a friend: Try saying "생일 축하해요 (Saengil chukhahaeyo)" the next time you meet someone who speaks Korean.
- Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Korean cartoon together.
- Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
- Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.
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