Meaning and Usage
The word '생일' means 'birthday' in Korean. It is a noun used to refer to the anniversary of someone's birth.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '생일' in everyday conversations about celebrations, parties, and gifts. It is a key word when talking about personal milestones.
Collocations and Patterns
- 생일 파티 (birthday party): used when talking about a party to celebrate a birthday.
- 생일 선물 (birthday present): refers to gifts given on someone's birthday.
- 생일 축하해요 (Happy birthday): a common phrase to congratulate someone on their birthday.
Register and Politeness
'생일' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The politeness level depends on the verbs and expressions used with it.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '생일' with '출생일' which is a more formal term for date of birth used in official documents. Use '생일' for everyday conversation about birthdays.