When to use birthday in Korean

When to use it

A birthday is the day when a person was born. In Korean, this is called 생일. You use this word to talk about your own birthday, another person's birthday, birthday parties, and birthday presents.

Example sentences

1. 오늘은 제 생일이에요.

   Today is my birthday.

2. 엄마 생일에 케이크를 샀어요.

   I bought a cake for my mom's birthday.

3. 민수야, 생일 축하해!

   Minsu, happy birthday!

4. 학교에서 친구 생일 파티를 했어요.

   We had a friend's birthday party at school.

5. 생일 선물로 책을 받고 싶어요.

   I want to get a book as a birthday present.

6. 여행 중에 제 생일을 맞았어요.

   I had my birthday during the trip.