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Birthday phrases in Korean

Need easy birthday phrases in Korean? Use these when you celebrate with friends 👇 🔴 생일 축하해 [saengil chukahae] - Happy birthday

Birthday phrases in Korean — Korean vocab chart
Birthday phrases in Korean

How these words work together

These birthday phrases in Korean are commonly used during celebrations to express good wishes and excitement. They include polite and casual ways to say happy birthday, talk about gifts, cake, and party plans. Learning these phrases helps beginners join birthday conversations naturally and celebrate with friends and family.

Words in this chart

KoreanRomanizationEnglish
생일 축하해saengil chukahaeHappy birthday
생일 축하해요saengil chukahaeyoHappy birthday (polite)
선물 준비했어seonmul junbihaesseoI got you a gift
케이크 자르자keikeu jareujaLet's cut the cake
소원 빌어sowon bireoMake a wish
파티 하자pati hajaLet's party
나이 한 살 더 먹었다nai han sal deo meogeotdaAnother year older
오늘 주인공이야oneul juingongiyaYou're the star today

Example sentences

  1. 생일 축하해요! 선물 준비했어요.

    Happy birthday! I got you a gift.

  2. 케이크 자르자! 소원 빌어.

    Let's cut the cake! Make a wish.

  3. 오늘 주인공이야. 파티 하자!

    You're the star today. Let's party!

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