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"Cheers!" in Korean: 건배
건배geonbae
Cheers! in Korean is 건배 (geonbae). 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
Cheers!: starting the exchange
우리의 만남을 위해 건배!uriui mannameul wihae geonbae!
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How to pronounce 건배
Say it
geonbae
/kʌnpɛ/
건배 is read geonbae. In 건배해요, read the full phrase as geonbaehaeyo.
"Cheers!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 건배geonbae | Cheers! The inventory form for cheers!. | The inventory form for cheers!. |
| 건배해요geonbaehaeyo | let’s make a toast 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks. | 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks. |
How to use 건배 in real life
- 1Cheers!: starting the exchange
우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
uriui mannameul wihae geonbae!
Cheers to our meeting!
건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
- 2Cheers!: adding useful context
건배! 좋은 하루였어요.
geonbae! joeun haruyeosseoyo.
Cheers! It was a good day.
This sentence places 건배 in a complete exchange.
- 3Cheers!: a different conversation
모두 함께 건배해요.
modu hamkke geonbaehaeyo.
Let’s all make a toast together.
This sentence places 건배 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 건배
Incorrect: 우리의 만남을 위해 건배이에요.
Correct: 우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
When practicing cheers, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
Incorrect: 우리의 만남을 위해 건배습니다.
Correct: 우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
When practicing cheers, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
Good to know
건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 건배
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
우리의 만남을 위해 건배!
uriui mannameul wihae geonbae!
Cheers to our meeting!
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
건배! 좋은 하루였어요.
geonbae! joeun haruyeosseoyo.
Cheers! It was a good day.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cheers!" in Korean
What does 건배 mean?
Cheers! in Korean is 건배 (geonbae). 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
When should I say 건배해요?
건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
How does 건배해요 differ from the basic expression?
건배해요 means “let’s make a toast”. 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
Can I use 건배 in a full sentence?
우리의 만남을 위해 건배! means “Cheers to our meeting!” 건배 is a toast while raising drinks; it is not a general goodbye or expression of thanks.
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