English–Korean

“cheers” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonbae

Example

모두 건배!mo du keon bae

Cheers, everyone!

Illustration for 건배 (cheers)

How to say “cheers” in Korean

“Cheers” in Korean is 건배 (keonbae).

A short shouted signal that brings a group together before drinking.

Full entry for 건배: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 건배

신랑과 신부를 위해 건배!sil lang gwa sin bu reul wi hae keon bae

Cheers to the bride and groom!

Tips for using 건배

  • In Korean gatherings, it is usually said just before everyone drinks, so it works as a group cue rather than a general word for celebration.

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