How to say to congratulate in Korean

Korean: 축하하다[ chuk-ha-ha-da ]

to congratulate
to congratulate축하하다

Meaning

The word (축하하다) means to congratulate someone or celebrate a happy event. You use it for birthdays, weddings, passing a test, getting a new job, and other good news. In Korean, it is often used with the thing you are celebrating, like a birthday or graduation.

Example sentences

  1. 생일을 축하해요!

    Happy birthday!

  2. 친구가 시험에서 성공했어요. 친구를 축하해요.

    My friend passed the test. Let's congratulate him/her.

  3. 아빠가 회사에서 승진했어요. 아빠를 축하해요!

    Dad got a promotion at work. Let's congratulate Dad!

  4. 누나가 대학을 졸업했어요. 누나를 축하해요.

    My sister graduated from college. Let's congratulate her.