English–Korean
“weddings and funerals” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongjosa
Example
이번 주말에 경조사가 있어서 못 와요.i beon chu ma re kyeong jo sa ga i sseo seo mot wa yo
I can't come because I have a wedding or funeral to attend this weekend.
How to say “weddings and funerals” in Korean
“Weddings and funerals” in Korean is 경조사 (kyeongjosa).
A group term for important family or social ceremonies, especially weddings and funerals.
Example sentences with 경조사
이번 달에 경조사가 이어져서 바빴어요.i beon ta re kyeong jo sa ga i eo jeo seo pa ppa sseo yo
I was busy this month because weddings and funerals kept coming up.
Tips for using 경조사
- Unlike English, Korean often uses this single broad noun when referring to an important ceremony without naming the exact occasion.