결혼 축하드립니다
gyeolhon chukadeurimnidaformal, wedding
At a wedding, say 결혼 축하드립니다 (gyeolhon chukadeurimnida) for "congratulations on your marriage". With friends, 결혼 축하해 (gyeolhon chukahae) is natural. It is also called 결혼 축하해요 (gyeolhon chukahaeyo).
Meaning: congratulations at a wedding (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 결혼 축하드립니다 | gyeolhon chukadeurimnida | formal, wedding |
| 결혼 축하해요 | gyeolhon chukahaeyo | polite |
| 결혼 축하해 | gyeolhon chukahae | casual |
What does it mean word for word?
결혼 (gyeolhon) means "marriage" and 축하 (chuka) means "congratulations".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use the formal form with elders, a boss or the couple's parents. Use 결혼 축하해요 (gyeolhon chukahaeyo) with people you know politely.
Did you know?
- Guests at Korean weddings commonly give money in a white envelope.
Examples in context
- 결혼 축하해, 행복해!gyeolhon chukahae, haengbokae!Congratulations on your wedding, be happy!
Example conversation
Guest Mr. Choi congratulates the groom Dongwook at a wedding hall.
- Mr. Choi결혼 축하드립니다.gyeolhon chukadeurimnida.Congratulations on your marriage.
- Dongwook와 주셔서 감사합니다.wa jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for coming.
- Mr. Choi행복하게 사세요.haengbokage saseyo.Live happily.
