Meaning
오늘 생파 어디서해?
oneul saengpa eodiseohae?
Where's the birthday party today?
Real Feeling
What Koreans really mean
This expression is highly casual and would only be used between close friends, family members, or peers who are already familiar with each other and comfortable using informal speech. Using it with someone older, of higher status, or a stranger would be considered rude or overly familiar. The use of '생파' (saengpa), an abbreviation of '생일 파티' (saengil pati), further emphasizes its casual and youthful tone, though it's widely understood across ages in informal contexts. It's a quick, direct way to ask for practical information about an expected event.
💬 Used in real life
• Said by a friend to another friend on the day of a mutual friend's birthday party, asking for the location details.
• Used by a family member to another family member to confirm the venue for a birthday celebration planned for later that day.
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Grammar Breakdown
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The casual, informal question form of '하다' (hada, to do/have). In this context, it implies 'where do you have it?' or 'where is it being done?'.
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