Wedding / Baby Congratulations in Korean

Wedding = 결혼 축하해요. Baby / birth = 출산 축하해요 or 아기 낳은 거 축하해요.

축하해요 is the base. Specifying 결혼 / 출산 makes Kakao messages warmer and more natural.

Politeness levels

Related phrases

• 청첩장 고마워요 (cheongcheopjang gomawoyo): Thanks for the invitation
• 건강한 아기 낳으세요 (geonganghan agi naeuseyo): Wishing you a healthy baby
• 축의금 (chugieugeum): Wedding cash gift

Field tip

In Korea, cash in a white envelope (축의금) is the standard wedding gift.

Common mistake

Don’t just say 대박 for a wedding: too casual/internet.

Go further

Practice these phrases in Seonsaengnim lessons and dictionary, with native audio and flashcards.