‘Happy New Year’ in Korean is ‘새해 복 많이 받으세요’

새해 복 많이 받으세요 (saehae bok mani badeuseyo) literally means ‘Please receive a lot of blessings in the New Year!’ It’s a traditional and polite way to wish someone a Happy New Year in Korean.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

  • 새해 (sae-hae): New Year
  • (bok): Blessings, happiness, fortune
  • 많이 (ma-ni): A lot
  • 받으세요 (ba-deu-se-yo): Please receive (polite)

It’s a warm and respectful phrase used during New Year’s celebrations to wish good fortune and happiness. 🎉