행복한 우정의 날
The English phrase "happy friendship day" is translated into Korean as 행복한 우정의 날.
While 행복한 우정의 날 is the direct translation, you may encounter the word 즐거운 to mean "happy" or "joyful."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 행복한 우정의 날 is composed of the following parts: 행복한 (happy), 우정 (friendship), 의 (the possessive particle 'of') and 날 (day).
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun phrase into a polite imperative used to wish someone a happy occasion, you can add 되세요 (be/become) to the end, resulting in 행복한 우정의 날 되세요.
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, close friends often use the term 친구 for 'friend' regardless of age, but strictly speaking, this term is only used for people born in the same calendar year.
- While 행복한 우정의 날 is a literal translation, Koreans more commonly express deep friendship through the concept of 정, a unique feeling of social bonding and affection that has no direct English equivalent.
- The word 우정 for 'friendship' is a Sino-Korean word, meaning its roots are based on Chinese characters rather than native Korean origins.
Example conversation
Two friends are meeting at a cafe to celebrate.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연아, 행복한 우정의 날이야!Seoyeona, haengbokhan ujeongui nariya!Seoyeon, it's happy friendship day!
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말? 고마워, 도현아!jeongmal? gomawo, Dohyeona!Really? Thanks, Dohyun!
- 도현 Do-hyeon이건 너를 위한 작은 선물이야.igeon neoreul wihan jageun seonmuriya.This is a small gift for you.
- 서연 Seo-yeon너무 감동적이다. 정말 고마워!neomu gamdongjeogida. jeongmal gomawo!I'm so touched. Thank you so much!
