Korean word

국경일

Pronunciation

Romanizationkukkkyeongil

Meaning

  • nounnational holiday

Example

이번 국경일에 가족과 여행을 간다.i beon kuk kkyeong i re ka jok kkwa yeo haeng eul kan da

I'm going on a trip with my family this national holiday.

Illustration for 국경일 (national holiday)

More examples

이번 국경일에는 박물관이 무료로 개방된다.i beon kuk kkyeong i re neun pang mul gwa ni mu ryo ro kae bang doen da

The museum will be open free of charge this national holiday.

Core concept

An official date that turns an important national milestone or achievement into a shared public commemoration.

Common phrases

  • 국경일 제정kuk kkyeong il che jeong

    national holiday designation

  • 국경일 연휴kuk kkyeong il yeon hyu

    national holiday break

  • 국경일 휴무kuk kkyeong il hyu mu

    national holiday closure

Similar words

공휴일konghyuil: Official rest day when public offices and schools are scheduled to close.
휴일hyuil: Day free from regular work or classes for personal time.
명절myeongjeol: Traditional holiday marked by family gatherings and customary celebrations.

Definition in Korean

국가의 역사적 사건이나 공적을 기리기 위하여 공식으로 지정된 날.kuk kka ui yeok ssa jeok sa geo ni na kong jeo geul ki ri gi wi ha yeo kong si geu ro chi jeong doen nal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements for nation, celebration, and day, combining them into the idea of a day that celebrates the nation.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when discussing the meaning behind a date, while time off from work or school may require separate context.

Opposites

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