생일이 언제예요?
Introduction:
The phrase "생일이 언제예요?" (saengiri eonjeyeyo) translates to "When is your birthday?" in English. This is a polite and common way to ask someone about their birthday in Korean. It's a great expression to know when getting to know someone or when planning a birthday celebration.
In this phrase:
- 생일 (saengil) means "birthday."
- 언제 (eonje) means "when."
- 예요 (yeyo) is a polite ending often used in questions or statements.
This phrase is appropriate for most casual and polite conversations.
More Expressions:
Here are some additional useful expressions related to birthdays and dates in Korean:
생일 축하해요! (Saengil chukahaeyo!)
- Translation: Happy birthday!
- This is the standard way to wish someone a happy birthday in Korean.
생일이 몇 월 며칠이에요? (Saengiri myeot wol myeochirieyo?)
- Translation: What month and day is your birthday?
- Use this to ask for more specific details about someone’s birthday.
제 생일은 3월 15일이에요 (Je saengireun samwol siboil ieyo)
- Translation: My birthday is March 15th.
- This is how to express your own birthday in Korean.
몇 살이에요? (Myeot sarieyo?)
- Translation: How old are you?
- This can be a follow-up question to asking someone’s birthday.
생일 선물 받았어요? (Saengil seonmul badasseoyo?)
- Translation: Did you receive a birthday present?
- Great for small talk around someone’s birthday.
생일 파티 할 거예요? (Saengil pati hal geoyeyo?)
- Translation: Are you going to have a birthday party?
- Use this when asking about someone’s birthday celebration plans.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 생일 (Saengil) is pronounced "sang-eel," with a soft "s."
- 언제 (Eonje) sounds like "awn-jeh."
- 예요 (Yeyo) is pronounced like "yeh-yo."
Learning how to talk about birthdays is a fun and useful way to deepen your Korean conversations, especially when getting to know new friends. Keep practicing these expressions, and you’ll be ready for the next birthday party in Korean!