English–Korean

“congratulations” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuka

Example

생일에 축하를 전했어요.saeng i re chu ka reul cheon hae sseo yo

I wished them a happy birthday.

Illustration for 축하 (congratulations)

How to say “congratulations” in Korean

“Congratulations” in Korean is 축하 (chuka).

A warm message or act that shares in someone else's happy occasion.

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

Example sentences with 축하

축하 카드에 메시지를 썼어요.chu ka ka deu e me si ji reul sseo sseo yo

I wrote a message in a congratulatory card.

Tips for using 축하

  • The same base appears in casual and respectful expressions, so the ending matters when speaking to a friend versus an older person.

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