English–Korean

“traditional holiday” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeongjeol

Example

한국의 명절은 가족 중심으로 지내요.han gu gui myeong jeo reun ka jok chung si meu ro chi nae yo

Korean traditional holidays are mainly spent with family.

Illustration for 명절 (traditional holiday)

How to say “traditional holiday” in Korean

“Traditional holiday” in Korean is 명절 (myeongjeol).

A traditional festival that marks an important point in the year through family gatherings, local events, and ritual customs.

Full entry for 명절: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 명절

명절 연휴에는 교통이 혼잡해요.myeong jeol yeon hyu e neun kyo tong i hon ja pae yo

There is heavy traffic during the traditional holiday break.

Tips for using 명절

  • English speakers can remember that this is about how people observe a holiday, not only whether schools or workplaces close for it.

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