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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

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
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 생일 축하해 | saengil chukahae | Happy birthday |
| 생일 축하해요 | saengil chukahaeyo | Happy birthday (polite) |
| 선물 준비했어 | seonmul junbihaesseo | I got you a gift |
| 케이크 자르자 | keikeu jareuja | Let's cut the cake |
| 소원 빌어 | sowon bireo | Make a wish |
| 파티 하자 | pati haja | Let's party |
| 나이 한 살 더 먹었다 | nai han sal deo meogeotda | Another year older |
| 오늘 주인공이야 | oneul juingongiya | You're the star today |
Example sentences
생일 축하해요! 선물 준비했어요.
Happy birthday! I got you a gift.
케이크 자르자! 소원 빌어.
Let's cut the cake! Make a wish.
오늘 주인공이야. 파티 하자!
You're the star today. Let's party!
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