Korean word

축하

Pronunciation

Romanizationchuka

Meaning

  • nouncongratulations

Example

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

I wished them a happy birthday.

Illustration for 축하 (congratulations)

More examples

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

I wrote a message in a congratulatory card.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 축하 카드chu ka ka deu

    congratulatory card

  • 졸업 축하cho reop chu ka

    congratulations on graduation

  • 축하 선물chu ka seon mul

    congratulatory gift

Similar words

축복chukppok: A heartfelt wish for someone's happiness and protection.
축하인사chukainsa: A short greeting offered when someone has happy news.

Definition in Korean

기쁜 일을 맞아 상대에게 기쁨을 전하는 명사ki ppeun i reul ma ja sang dae e ge ki ppeu meul cheon ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound of 축 (chu, "celebrate or pray") and 하 (ka, "rejoice or offer congratulations"), joined to express good wishes for a happy event.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • celebrationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 축하카드chukakadeucongratulatory cardnoun
  • 축하연chukayeoncelebratory banquetnoun

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