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How to Say “Cheers” in Korean: 건배! (geonbae!)
건배!
geonbae!
Meaning
Cheers!
Usage note
The toast you say while clinking glasses. It is fine to use with juice or water, not only with alcohol.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
Say it as you clink glasses at the start of a drink or at a celebration. You can use it with juice or water too, not only alcohol.
Watch out
When drinking with someone older, hold your glass with both hands and turn your head slightly away as you drink. 원샷 means “finish it in one go”, but never pressure anyone to drink.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 건 | ㄱ+ㅓ+ㄴ | geon |
| 배 | ㅂ+ㅐ | bae |
Speech style
There is no verb ending, so the phrase has no politeness level of its own: it is a short fixed expression or a noun phrase.
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “건배!” mean?
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Answer: Cheers!
Question 2 How do you say “Cheers!” in Korean?
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Answer: 건배! geonbae!
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