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“Congratulations” in Korean: 축하해요! (chukahaeyo!)
축하해요!
chukahaeyo!
Meaning
Congratulations!
Usage note
For good news like passing an exam, getting married, or getting a promotion. To elders, use 축하드립니다.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce it
Said aloud, it sounds like [추카해요].
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 축 | ㅊ+ㅜ+ㄱ | [추] chu |
| 하 | ㅎ+ㅏ | [카] ka |
| 해 | ㅎ+ㅐ | hae |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Sound changes in this phrase
- Aspiration: ㅎ next to ㄱ, ㄷ, ㅂ or ㅈ blends with it into ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ or ㅊ. 축하 → [추카]
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “축하해요”
- 생일 축하해요Happy birthday
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Question 1 What does “축하해요!” mean?
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Answer: Congratulations
Question 2 How do you say “Congratulations” in Korean?
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Answer: 축하해요! chukahaeyo!
Question 3 How is “축하해요!” pronounced?
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Answer: [추카해요]
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- 멋있어요That’s cool
- 예뻐요It’s pretty
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