How to Say “Congratulations“ in Korean63

Congratulations! You've taken your first step towards learning Korean. Now that you know how to say "hello," let's move on to another essential phrase: "congratulations." There are a few different ways to say "congratulations" in Korean, depending on the context. Here are the most common ones:

1. 축하합니다 (chuk-ha-ham-ni-da)

This is the most formal way to say "congratulations" in Korean. It is typically used in formal settings, such as when congratulating someone on a job promotion or a wedding. To make it more casual, you can add the word "요" (yo) to the end, like this: 축하합니다요 (chuk-ha-ham-ni-da-yo).

2. 축하해요 (chuk-ha-hae-yo)

This is a more casual way to say "congratulations." It is commonly used when congratulating friends or family members on a special occasion. You can also add the word "정말" (jeong-mal) to the beginning to make it sound more sincere, like this: 정말 축하해요 (jeong-mal chuk-ha-hae-yo).

3. 축하야 (chuk-ha-ya)

This is the most informal way to say "congratulations." It is typically used when congratulating someone on a minor accomplishment, such as passing a test or getting a new job. You can also add the word "너무" (neo-mu) to the beginning to make it sound more enthusiastic, like this: 너무 축하야 (neo-mu chuk-ha-ya).

Here are some examples of how to use these phrases in a sentence:
축하합니다. 결혼하셨군요. (chuk-ha-ham-ni-da. gyeol-hon-ha-syeo-ss-gun-yo.) - Congratulations. I heard you got married.
축하해요. 시험에 합격하셨군요. (chuk-ha-hae-yo. si-heom-e hab-gyeg-ha-syeo-ss-gun-yo.) - Congratulations. I heard you passed your exam.
축하야. 새로운 직장을 구하셨군요. (chuk-ha-ya. sa-rae-un jig-jang-eul gu-ha-syeo-ss-gun-yo.) - Congratulations. I heard you got a new job.

Now that you know how to say "congratulations" in Korean, you can use it to express your well wishes to your friends, family, and colleagues.

2024-12-14

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