Hi, everyone! It’s your friend Mumu. Merry Christmas! Or, if you want to impress your K-drama-loving friends, try saying “메리 크리스마스” yes, that’s literally how “Merry Christmas” sounds in Korean. Easy win already 😄
Today, let’s celebrate Christmas together while sneaking in some Korean vocabulary, the fun way. No boring lists, I promise. Just imagine we’re walking through a snowy Christmas market in Seoul…
🎁 What’s that under the tree?
You spot a beautifully wrapped present and someone asks you:
“선물이에요!”
That means “It’s a gift!”
In Korean, 선물 is a gift or present. So if Santa shows up in Seoul, yes — he definitely brings 선물, not just cookies and milk.
Now imagine opening it and loving it. You might shout:
“와! 좋아요!”
Which basically means: “Wow! I like it!”
🎄 Let’s decorate!
No Christmas is complete without decorations. In Korean, Christmas itself is called:
크리스마스
Very similar to English, right? Korea loves borrowing words and giving them a Korean twist.
And that Christmas tree everyone takes selfies with? That’s a:
크리스마스 트리 (Christmas tree… but Korean style!)
Try saying it out loud — congratulations, you’re bilingual for at least 3 seconds 🎉
❄️ It’s cold… like K-drama winter cold
Picture snow falling gently. In Korean, snow is:
눈
Short, simple, and cute. If it’s really freezing, you might hear someone say:
“추워요!”
Translation: “It’s cold!”
Perfect for dramatic moments especially while waiting for hot chocolate.
❤️ The real Christmas magic
Christmas isn’t just about gifts and snow. It’s about love, right?
In Korean, love is:
사랑
So if you want to sound extra sweet this holiday season, you can say:
“사랑 가득한 크리스마스 되세요!”
That means: “Have a Christmas full of love!”
🎅 Your turn!
Before you go:
- Can you remember how to say Merry Christmas in Korean?
- Which word did you like most: 선물, 눈, or 사랑?
Try using at least one today — even if it’s just whispering 메리 크리스마스 to your Christmas tree 😉
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and
메리 크리스마스! 🎄✨