Korean word

축하합니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchukahamnida

Meaning

  • verbcongratulate

Example

생일을 축하합니다.saeng i reul chu ka ham ni da

Happy birthday.

Illustration for 축하합니다 (congratulate)

More examples

결혼을 축하합니다.kyeol ho neul chu ka ham ni da

Congratulations on your marriage.

Core concept

Words or actions that show genuine happiness for someone else's good news or special occasion.

Common phrases

  • 생일을 축하합니다saeng i reul chu ka ham ni da

    congratulate someone on their birthday

  • 결혼을 축하합니다kyeol ho neul chu ka ham ni da

    congratulate someone on their marriage

  • 합격을 축하합니다hap kkyeo geul chu ka ham ni da

    congratulate someone on passing an exam

Similar words

축하하다chukahada: Expresses congratulations for someone else's good news through words or actions.
축하해요chukahaeyo: A polite everyday way to congratulate someone on good news or a special occasion.
축하해chukahae: A casual way to congratulate someone close on good news or a special occasion.
축하드립니다chukadeurimnida: A highly respectful way to congratulate someone in formal situations or when showing honor.

Definition in Korean

상대방의 기쁜 일을 기뻐하며 말이나 행동으로 축하하는 정중한 인사말이다.sang dae bang ui ki ppeun i reul ki ppeo ha myeo ma ri na haeng dong eu ro chu ka ha neun cheong jung han in sa ma ri da

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term for congratulations combined with a Korean element that makes it a verb.

Usage tips

  • The respectful tone makes this a safe choice for congratulating older people, teachers, colleagues, and people who are not close friends.

Opposites

Related words

  • 축하chukacongratulationsnoun
  • 축하연chukayeoncelebration banquetnoun
  • 축하금chukageumcongratulatory cash giftnoun

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