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"Congratulations!" in Korean: 축하해요
축하해요chukahaeyo
Congratulations! in Korean is 축하해요 (chukahaeyo). 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
Congratulations!: starting the exchange
합격을 축하해요.hapgyeogeul chukahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 축하해요
Say it
chukahaeyo
/tɕʰukʰahɛjo/
축하해요 is read chukahaeyo. In 축하드립니다, read the full phrase as chukadeurimnida.
"Congratulations!" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 축하해요chukahaeyo | Congratulations! The inventory form for congratulations!. | The inventory form for congratulations!. |
| 축하드립니다chukadeurimnida | congratulations (formal respectful) 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed. | 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed. |
How to use 축하해요 in real life
- 1Congratulations!: starting the exchange
합격을 축하해요.
hapgyeogeul chukahaeyo.
Congratulations on passing.
축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
- 2Congratulations!: adding useful context
새 직장에 간 것을 축하해요.
sae jikjange gan geoseul chukahaeyo.
Congratulations on your new job.
This sentence places 축하해요 in a complete exchange.
- 3Congratulations!: a different conversation
정말 축하해요. 잘됐네요.
jeongmal chukahaeyo. jaldwaenneyo.
Congratulations. That worked out well.
This sentence places 축하해요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 축하해요
Incorrect: 합격을 축하해요이에요.
Correct: 합격을 축하해요.
When practicing congratulations, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 합격을 축하해요.
Incorrect: 합격을 축하해요습니다.
Correct: 합격을 축하해요.
When practicing congratulations, do not append a formal sentence ending to a predicate that already has its polite ending. Keep the complete form 합격을 축하해요.
Good to know
축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 축하해요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
합격을 축하해요.
hapgyeogeul chukahaeyo.
Congratulations on passing.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
새 직장에 간 것을 축하해요.
sae jikjange gan geoseul chukahaeyo.
Congratulations on your new job.
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 "Congratulations!" in Korean
What does 축하해요 mean?
Congratulations! in Korean is 축하해요 (chukahaeyo). 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
When should I say 축하드립니다?
축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
How does 축하드립니다 differ from the basic expression?
축하드립니다 means “congratulations (formal respectful)”. 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
Can I use 축하해요 in a full sentence?
합격을 축하해요. means “Congratulations on passing.” 축하해요 is polite congratulations; name the achievement with 을/를 when needed.
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