국군의 날을 축하합니다
gukgunui nareul chukhahamnida
The English phrase "happy army day" is translated into Korean as 국군의 날을 축하합니다 (gukgunui nareul chukhahamnida).
This phrase is used to congratulate someone or celebrate the anniversary of the armed forces. In Korea, 국군의 날 (Armed Forces Day) is celebrated annually on October 1st.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 국군 (armed forces), the possessive particle 의 (of), 날 (day), the object marker 을 and the verb 축하합니다 (congratulate/celebrate).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
An informal version, 국군의 날 축하해, can be used with close friends or subordinates.
How do you pronounce it?
gukgunui nareul chukhahamnida
Did you know?
- While 국군의 날 is a public holiday, it is not a 'red day' on the calendar, meaning most employees and students still work or attend school.
- While the phrase is used for celebrations, the actual festivities often include massive military parades in Seoul to showcase national strength.
- The word 날 (nar) in this context is a pure Korean word, whereas many other formal terms in the phrase are derived from Hanja (Chinese characters).
Examples in context
- 국군의 날을 축하합니다.Gukgun-ui nal-eul chukha-hamnida.Happy Army Day.
- 모두 국군의 날을 축하합니다.Modu gukgun-ui nal-eul chukha-hamnida.Happy Army Day to everyone.
- 진심으로 국군의 날을 축하합니다.Jinsimeuro gukgun-ui nal-eul chukha-hamnida.I sincerely congratulate you on Army Day.
Example conversation
Subin greets Jihun, who is a soldier, on the anniversary.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 국군의 날을 축하합니다!Jihun ssi, gukgun-ui nal-eul chukha-hamnida!Jihun, happy Army Day!
- 지훈 Ji-hun감사합니다, 수빈 씨.Gamsahamnida, Subin ssi.Thank you, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin오늘 하루 즐겁게 보내세요.Oneul haru jeulgeopge bonaeseyo.Have a pleasant day today.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 그럴게요.Ne, geureolgeyo.Yes, I will.
