How do you say happy birthday in Korean to a friend?

Standard 'I Love You' in Korean**사랑해요 (Saranghaeyo) This is the standard way of saying 'I love you' in Korean. The dictionary form of the verb 'to love' is saranghada (사랑하다). ... **사랑해 (Sarang-hae) This is the informal way of saying 'I love you'. The difference is the polite ending (요) has been dropped.

1. 생일 축하합니다! ( saeng-il chuk-ha-ham-ni-da!)
2. 생일 축하해요! (saengil chukhahaeyo!) These are two set phrases and can be used in most occasions. They are also the versions of 'happy birthday' that appear on birthday cards. The first version in the Korean 'happy birthday' song (below).

Informal 'I Miss You' in Korean**보고 싶어 (bo-go ship-eo) Ninety-nine percent of the time you will be using this expression with your significant other. ... **보고 싶어요 (bo-go ship-eo-yo) This is the same as the informal expression but with 요 (yo) on the end of it.