English–Korean
“lunar calendar” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeumnyeok
Example
우리 가족은 음력으로 생일을 챙겨요.u ri ka jo geun eum nyeo geu ro saeng i reul chaeng gyeo yo
My family celebrates birthdays according to the lunar calendar.
How to say “lunar calendar” in Korean
“Lunar calendar” in Korean is 음력 (eumnyeok).
A date system that follows the moon's repeating phases rather than the sun's yearly cycle.
Example sentences with 음력
우리 고향은 음력 명절을 크게 챙겨요.u ri ko hyang eun eum nyeok myeong jeo reul keu ge chaeng gyeo yo
In my hometown, we celebrate holidays based on the lunar calendar in a big way.
Tips for using 음력
- A date on this calendar can differ from its solar-calendar date, so checking which calendar someone means prevents confusion about birthdays and holidays.