생일
English meaning: Birthday
Definition
The anniversary of the day you were born.
Example
“생일 축하해요!”
In English: “Happy birthday!”
Another example: “생일 축하해요! 선물을 준비했어요.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Everyday noun for 'birthday'. The honorific equivalent for elders is 생신. Used with 축하하다 (congratulate) and 챙기다 (to mark/celebrate). Common in celebrations and greetings.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'생일' (saengil) is derived from '생' (birth) and '일' (day), epitomizing the concept of a birthday in Korean culture.
Common Collocations
- 생일을 축하하다
- 생일 선물
- 생일 파티
- 생일이 언제
- 생일을 맞다
Word Forms
생일 / 생일이 / 생일을 / 생일에 / 생신 (높임말)
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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- 한국어
- Korean
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- Hangul
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- Koreanic
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