2009/09/03

How do you say Merry Christmas in Korean?

Merry Christmas!

Formal:  메리크리스마스! Mae lee k lee s mas! 
Informal:   메리크리스마스! Mae lee k lee s mas!


성탄 축하합니다 (suhng tahn chu ka hahm ni dah) which is a formal expression Christmas is often used between christians. However, due to its religious context, 성탄 (birth of holy christ) Koreans who are non-christians are reluctant to use this expression. Therefore Merry chrismas is more used than 성탄 축하합니다.

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