내 생일은
nae saeng-ir-eun
The English phrase "my birthday is on" is translated into Korean as 내 생일은 (nae saeng-ir-eun).
This phrase is used to introduce the specific date on which a person was born.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
When speaking to someone older or in a formal setting, use 제 생일은 to be more polite.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, the phrase must end with a form of the verb 이다 (to be), such as 이다 (plain), 예요 (polite) or 입니다 (formal).
How do you pronounce it?
nae saeng-ir-eun
Did you know?
- In Korea, the first birthday of a child is called 돌 (dol) and is celebrated with a special ritual where the baby picks an item to predict their future career.
- Eating 미역국 (miyeok-guk), a seaweed soup, is the most traditional way to celebrate the day of 내 생일은 in Korea.
- Historically, Koreans celebrated birthdays based on the lunar calendar, meaning the date of 내 생일은 often changes every year on the Gregorian calendar.
Examples in context
- 내 생일은 3월 22일이다.My birthday is on March 22.This sentence is useful for showing how to state your birthday using 내 생일은.Tatoeba #1008623 by Sudajaengi, translation #251418 by CN
- 제 생일은 1월 20일입니다.My birthday is on January 20th.
- 제 생일은 4월 15일입니다.My birthday is on April 15th.
- 내 생일은 8월 5일이야.My birthday is on August 5th.
- 내 생일은 10월 5일이야.nae saeng-il-eun siwol o-il-iya.My birthday is on October 5th.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their upcoming birthdays.
- 민준 Min-jun민지야, 네 생일은 언제야?Min-ji-ya, ne saeng-il-eun eon-je-ya?Minji, when is your birthday?
- 민지 Min-ji내 생일은 12월 25일이야.nae saeng-il-eun sib-i-wol isip-o-il-iya.My birthday is on December 25th.
- 민준 Min-jun정말? 내 생일은 1월이야.jeong-mal? nae saeng-il-eun il-wol-iya.Really? My birthday is in January.
- 민지 Min-ji우리는 생일이 가깝네!u-ri-neun saeng-il-i ga-kkal-ne!Our birthdays are close together!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
