생일 축하 노래
saengil chuka noraesong
The "happy birthday song" in Korean is 생일 축하 노래 (saengil chuka norae). Its lyrics start with the line 생일 축하합니다 (saengil chukahamnida).
Meaning: birthday song (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 생일 축하 노래 | saengil chuka norae | song |
| 생일 축하합니다 | saengil chukahamnida | lyrics |
The full Korean lyrics are 생일 축하합니다, 생일 축하합니다, 사랑하는 (name)의 생일 축하합니다 (saengil chukahamnida, saengil chukahamnida, saranghaneun name-ui saengil chukahamnida).
What does it mean word for word?
노래 (norae) means "song". The name of the birthday person goes into the third line before 의 (ui).
Did you know?
- Korean children often blow out the candles after the song, just as in English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- 우리 같이 생일 축하 노래를 불러요.Uri gachi saengil chuka noraereul bulleoyo.Let's sing the birthday song together.
- 사랑하는 민수의 생일 축하합니다.Saranghaneun Minsu-ui saengil chukahamnida.Happy birthday to our beloved Minsu.
Example conversation
Parents Hana and Joon sing to their son Minsu at home with a cake.
- Joon자, 불 끄자!Ja, bul kkeuja!Come on, let's turn off the lights!
- Hana생일 축하합니다!Saengil chukahamnida!Happy birthday!
- Minsu고마워요, 엄마, 아빠.Gomawoyo, eomma, appa.Thank you, Mom and Dad.
