생일 축하해요
saengil chukahaeyopolite
To an idol, fans usually write 생일 축하해요 (saengil chukahaeyo) or the more respectful 생일 축하드려요 (saengil chukadeuryeoyo). It is also called 생일 축하해 (saengil chukahae).
Meaning: happy birthday to an idol (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 생일 축하해요 | saengil chukahaeyo | polite |
| 생일 축하드려요 | saengil chukadeuryeoyo | honorific, polite |
| 생일 축하해 | saengil chukahae | casual |
Fans often add the idol's name and a wish: 오빠, 생일 축하해요 (oppa, saengil chukahaeyo) for a male idol older than a female fan.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Use the polite form, because the idol is a public figure and often older. The casual 생일 축하해 is for idols younger than you or fans who speak informally.
Did you know?
- 응원 (eungwon) means "support" or "cheering", a common word in fan messages.
Examples in context
- 생일 축하해요, 항상 응원할게요!saengil chukahaeyo, hangsang eungwonhalgeyo!Happy birthday, I will always support you!
- 생일 축하드려요! 건강하세요.saengil chukadeuryeoyo! geonganghaseyo.Happy birthday! Please stay healthy.
Example conversation
A fan, Hayoung, talks with her Friend about her favorite singer's birthday.
- Hayoung생일 축하드려요!saengil chukadeuryeoyo!Happy birthday!
- Friend나도 댓글 달았어.nado daetgeul daraseo.I left a comment too.
- Hayoung오늘 파티 하자!oneul pati haja!Let's have a party today!
