해피 빼빼로 데이
haepi ppaeppaero dei
To say happy Pepero Day in Korean, say 해피 빼빼로 데이 (haepi ppaeppaero dei). It is the English greeting written in Korean letters.
People use 해피 빼빼로 데이 on Pepero Day, often in messages or when handing over a box of chocolate covered sticks.
What does it mean word for word?
해피 빼빼로 데이 is a direct transliteration of the English words happy Pepero Day into Korean.
Which one should you use?
Native Korean wishes are also common. 행복한 빼빼로 데이 되세요. means have a happy Pepero Day. 빼빼로 데이를 즐겁게 보내세요. means enjoy your Pepero Day. 즐거운 빼빼로 데이 되시길 바랍니다. means wishing you a joyful Pepero Day. With friends, 행복한 빼빼로 데이! or 빼빼로 데이 즐겨! are short and casual.
How do you pronounce it?
Say haepi ppaeppaero dei. The double p is a tense sound with no puff of air, firmer than an English b.
When do people say it?
Pepero Day is celebrated on November 11 in South Korea. The date was chosen because 11/11 looks like the long, thin chocolate sticks that people give each other.
Did you know?
- Pepero Day is part of a larger culture of 'day' holidays in Korea, including Black Day on April 14 for those who did not receive gifts on Valentine's Day.
- While 빼빼로 is a brand name, the word 빼빼 is a native Korean term used to describe someone who is very thin or skinny.
- While many Korean holidays are rooted in ancient traditions, Pepero Day is a modern phenomenon created by the food industry and commercial popularity.
Examples in context
- 빼빼로데이에 맛있는 빼빼로 먹고 행복한 시간 보내세요!Eat delicious Pepero on Pepero Day and have a happy time!
- 해피 빼빼로 데이!hae-pi ppe-ppe-ro de-i!Happy Pepero Day!
- 모두 해피 빼빼로 데이 보내세요.mo-du hae-pi ppe-ppe-ro de-i bo-nae-se-yo.Have a happy Pepero Day, everyone.
- 친구들에게 해피 빼빼로 데이라고 말해요.chin-gu-deul-e-ge hae-pi ppe-ppe-ro de-i-ra-go mal-hae-yo.Say happy Pepero Day to your friends.
Example conversation
Minji gives a box of Pepero to Dohyun at school.
- 민지 Min-ji도현아, 해피 빼빼로 데이!Dohyeona, haepi ppaepeoro dei!Dohyun, happy Pepero Day!
- 도현 Do-hyeon와, 고마워 민지야!Wa, gomawo Minjiya!Wow, thanks Minji!
- 민지 Min-ji맛있게 먹어!Masitge meogeo!Enjoy eating it!
- 도현 Do-hyeon너도 해피 빼빼로 데이 보내!Neodo haepi ppaepeoro dei bonae!You have a happy Pepero Day too!
