English–Korean

“happiness” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaengbok

Example

행복이 제일 중요해요.haeng bo gi che il chung yo hae yo

Happiness is the most important thing.

Illustration for 행복 (happiness)

How to say “happiness” in Korean

“Happiness” in Korean is 행복 (haengbok).

A peaceful inner condition where joy and comfort come together.

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

Example sentences with 행복

가족과 함께 있을 때 행복을 느껴요.ka jok kkwa ham kke i sseul ttae haeng bo geul neu kkyeo yo

I feel happy when I am with my family.

Tips for using 행복

  • In Korean, this word works naturally in broad statements about what matters in life, not only during exciting celebrations.

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