English–Korean
“diary” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationilgi
Example
오늘부터 일기를 쓰려고 해요.o neul bu teo il gi reul sseu ryeo go hae yo
Starting today, I'm going to keep a diary.
How to say “diary” in Korean
“Diary” in Korean is 일기 (ilgi).
A written snapshot of daily experiences and feelings kept for personal reflection.
Example sentences with 일기
어제 쓴 일기를 읽었어요.eo je sseun il gi reul il geo sseo yo
I read the diary I wrote yesterday.
Tips for using 일기
- A diary in Korean can be a simple record of ordinary life, not only a private account of major events, so everyday details fit the word naturally.