Korean Conversation · Level 100
15 words
Korean word
축하하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchukahada
Meaning
- verbcongratulate
Example
시험 합격을 축하합니다.si heom hap kkyeo geul chu ka ham ni da
Congratulations on passing the exam.
More examples
결혼을 축하합니다.kyeol ho neul chu ka ham ni da
Congratulations on your marriage.
Core concept
Sharing someone else's joy by expressing congratulations through words or actions.
Common phrases
생일을 축하하다saeng i reul chu ka ha da
congratulate someone on their birthday
결혼을 축하하다kyeol ho neul chu ka ha da
congratulate someone on their marriage
입학을 축하하다i pa geul chu ka ha da
congratulate someone on entering school
Similar words
축하드리다chukadeurida: Showing respect while congratulating a person of higher status on a joyful occasion.
축하해주다chukahaejuda: Congratulating someone with words or a gesture for a happy event.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람의 기쁜 일에 대해 말이나 행동으로 축하의 뜻을 전하는 동사ta reun sa ra mui ki ppeun i re tae hae ma ri na haeng dong eu ro chu ka ui tteu seul cheon ha neun tong sa
Word origin
The verb combines the Sino-Korean noun 축하 (chuka, "congratulations") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), creating a verb for expressing congratulations.
Usage tips
- English speakers can remember that this verb is directed toward a person or achievement, while English celebrate often focuses on the event itself.
Other meanings
- celebrateverb
Opposites
- 애도하다aedohadamournverb
- 조문하다chomunhadapay one's respectsverb
Related words
- 축하chukacongratulationsnoun
- 축하카드chukakadeucongratulatory cardnoun
- 축하연chukayeoncelebration banquetnoun