[#10] 🎧How to Say 'Happy New Year' in Korean

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Welcoming the New Year
is a cherished tradition worldwide.
Let's explore how to use today's phrase
to spread New Year cheer with locals!

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The phrase "새해 복 많이 받으세요"

( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )

 
translates to "Happy New Year" in English,
with a heartfelt wish for blessings.
Here’s the breakdown:
 

새해 (sae-hae): New Year

복 (bok): Blessing(s)

많이 (manh-i): Many / a lot

받으세요 (bad-eu-se-yo): Please receive

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When combined, it means, “Please receive many blessings in the New Year.”

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To greet someone on New Year’s Day,
simply say:
( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )
It’s a formal and polite expression
that can be used with anyone,
from friends to strangers.

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In Korea, you might say
( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )
in various situations:
 
1. At a family gathering, wishing your relatives.
2. At a store, greeting the staff on New Year’s Day.

 

 

You can say:
 - Happy New Year. : ( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )

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The response you might hear:
- Thank you! : ( gam-sa-ham-ni-da! )

 
 
- Wishing you a year full of blessings! : ( bok ma-neun han-hae doe-se-yo! )

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Saying ( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )
with a warm smile adds extra sincerity
to your greeting.
Locals will appreciate the effort
you put into sharing this meaningful phrase!

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In Korea,
New Year’s greetings are often paired with bowing,
especially during traditional family gatherings.
Younger family members bow to their elders,
expressing respect and gratitude,
and receive blessings (or even small gifts).

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Kickstart your New Year celebrations in Korea
with ( sae-hae bok manh-i bad-eu-se-yo )
It’s a phrase full of joy and goodwill.

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