축하해(chuk-ha-hae, chukhahae)
축하해 is an informal way to express congratulations for someone's good event or achievement, used mainly among close friends or family.
Nuances
- Used naturally only among close people
- Informal congratulatory phrase
- Can express warmth and friendliness
- Inappropriate in formal situations
When to use
Friend's birthday, Graduation celebration, Promotion congrats, Wedding
In context
축하해 is the informal present tense form of the verb 축하하다 (to congratulate), used directly to the listener in casual speech. The polite forms are 축하합니다 or 축하해요.