Korean word

건배

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonbae

Meaning

  • interjectioncheers

Example

모두 건배!mo du keon bae

Cheers, everyone!

Illustration for 건배 (cheers)

More examples

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

Cheers to the bride and groom!

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 모두 함께 건배!mo du ham kke keon bae

    cheers, everyone

  • 친구들과 건배!chin gu deul gwa keon bae

    cheers with friends

Similar words

짠!jjan: A friendly shout goes with tapping or clinking glasses together.
위하여wihayeo: A formal toast expresses a wish for someone's or a cause's good fortune.

Definition in Korean

축하하거나 분위기를 돋우기 위해 잔을 들고 외치는 말로, 함께 마시자는 뜻을 담은 짧은 감탄사.chu ka ha geo na pu nwi gi reul to du gi wi hae cha neul teul go oe chi neun mal lo ham kke ma si ja neun tteu seul ta meun jjal beun kam tan sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Chinese expression meaning to empty a cup, read in Korean through Sino-Korean pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • toastnoun

Related words

  • 건배하다keonbaehadatoastverb
  • 건배사keonbaesatoastnoun

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