Say “Happy New Year” the Korean Way
In Korea, New Year’s Day—설날 (Seollal)—is one of the most important holidays. Kids learn special phrases to greet family and show respect.
Festive Phrases to Celebrate Right
Here are some popular New Year phrases in Korean:
- 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (saehae bok mani badeuseyo) = Happy New Year (formal)
- 건강하세요 (geonganghaseyo) = Be healthy
- 즐거운 명절 보내세요 (jeulgeoun myeongjeol bonaeseyo) = Enjoy the holiday!
These greetings are used when bowing to elders and wishing others well.
Celebrate Through Fun Activities
New Year’s Card Craft
Let kids design their own Korean-style New Year’s cards with phrases like “새해 복 많이 받으세요!” written inside.
Seollal Roleplay
Act out Korean New Year traditions—bowing to elders, giving good wishes, and eating special foods like rice cake soup (떡국 – tteokguk).
Dinolingo includes fun holiday vocabulary in its language programs. Kids ages 2–14 can explore greetings and celebrations through animated stories, games, and songs. Whether learning at home or on the go, Dinolingo helps make traditions stick.
Available on web, iOS, and Android, Dinolingo brings Korean holidays to life with joyful, hands-on learning.
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