행복한 어버이날
haengbokan eobeoinal
The English phrase 'happy mother's day' is translated into Korean as 행복한 어버이날 (haengbokan eobeoinal).
A greeting used to wish a mother a happy Mother's Day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'happy parents' day' because the Korean term for the holiday refers to parents in general rather than just mothers.
How do you pronounce it?
haengbokan eobeoinal
When do people say it?
In Korea, the holiday celebrated is 'Parents' Day' (어버이날), which honors both parents, rather than a specific 'Mother's Day' as in many Western countries.
Did you know?
- Many Koreans express the sentiment of 행복한 어버이날 by giving 'cash bouquets' where banknotes are folded into flowers.
- The term 어버이 is a combination of the words for 'father' 아비 and 'mother' 어미 in their older forms.
- Depending on the level of respect, you might add 보내세요 to the end of the phrase to tell your parents to 'spend' a happy day.
Example conversation
Minjun gives a flower bouquet to his mother, Subin.
- 민준 Min-jun엄마, 행복한 어버이날 보내세요!eomma, haengbokhan eobeoinal bonaeseyo!Mom, have a happy Mother's Day!
- 수빈 Su-bin어머, 정말 고마워 민준아.eomeo, jeongmal gomawo Minjun-a.Oh, thank you so much, Minjun.
- 민준 Min-jun이 꽃 정말 예쁘죠?i kkot jeongmal yeppeujyo?These flowers are really pretty, right?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 정말 아름답구나.eung, jeongmal areumdapguna.Yes, they are truly beautiful.
