100일 축하해요
baegil chukahaeyo
The English phrase "happy monthsary" is expressed in Korean as 100일 축하해요 (baegil chukahaeyo).
While English speakers use the term "monthsary" to celebrate any monthly milestone, Koreans typically celebrate romantic milestones using specific day counts, such as 100, 200 or 1000 days. Therefore, 100일 축하해요 is used to mean "Happy 100 days."
What does it mean word for word?
The part 100일 literally means "100 days".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The standard form is 100일 축하해요. You can use the informal version 기념일 축하해 to wish someone a happy anniversary in a casual setting. Dropping the 요 from the end of 축하해요 to create the informal 100일 축하해 is a common way to speak to a romantic partner.
How do you pronounce it?
baegil chukahaeyo
When do people say it?
In Korean dating culture, the 100th day is a much more significant milestone than a simple monthly anniversary.
Did you know?
- The concept of celebrating specific day counts like 100일 is so ingrained that it applies to babies too, where the 100th day after birth is celebrated with a party called 백일잔치.
- In romantic contexts, failing to remember the exact day count of a milestone can be seen as a serious sign of neglect or lack of affection.
- Couples often use dedicated mobile apps to track the exact number of days they have been together, making the phrase 100일 축하해요 part of a digital habit.
Examples in context
- 우리 100일 축하해요!uri baek-il chukha-haeyo!Happy 100th day to us!
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Seoyeon are celebrating their 100th day together at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 우리 100일 축하해요!Seoyeon ssi, uri baek-il chukha-haeyo!Seoyeon, happy 100th day to us!
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워요 현우 씨, 정말 기뻐요.goma-woyo Hyunwoo ssi, jeongmal gippeoyo.Thank you Hyunwoo, I'm really happy.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맛있는 거 많이 먹어요.masinneun geo mani meogeoyo.Let's eat lots of delicious food.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 좋아요!ne, joayo!Yes, sounds good!
