행복한 어버이날 되세요
haengbokan eobeoinal doeseyo
The English phrase "happy father's day" is translated into Korean as 행복한 어버이날 되세요 (haengbokan eobeoinal doeseyo).
This phrase is used to wish someone a happy Father's Day.
How do you pronounce it?
haengbokan eobeoinal doeseyo
When do people say it?
In Korea, Father's Day is not celebrated as a separate holiday. Instead, 어버이날 (Parents' Day) is celebrated on May 8th to honor both parents.
Did you know?
- Instead of just giving a gift, it is a common custom to give carnations to parents on this day to express gratitude.
- While English speakers say 'Happy Father's Day', saying 행복한 어버이날 되세요 translates more closely to 'Please become a happy Parents' Day' due to the grammatical structure.
- The phrase uses the word 어버이, which is a much more formal and poetic way to refer to parents than the common everyday word 부모.
Example conversation
Dohyun gives a gift to his father.
- 도현 Do-hyeon아버지, 행복한 어버이날 되세요.abeoji, haengbokhan eobeoinal doeseyo.Father, happy Father's Day.
- 수빈 Su-bin고맙다, 도현아.gomapda, dohyuna.Thank you, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon선물 마음에 드세요?seonmul maeume deuseyo?Do you like the gift?
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 마음에 드는구나.jeongmal maeume deuneunguna.I really love it.
