Korean word

양력

Pronunciation

Romanizationyangnyeok

Meaning

  • nounsolar calendar

Example

우리는 양력으로 생일을 챙겨요.u ri neun yang nyeo geu ro saeng i reul chaeng gyeo yo

We celebrate birthdays according to the solar calendar.

Illustration for 양력 (solar calendar)

More examples

초대장에 양력으로 날짜를 적어 두었어요.cho dae jang e yang nyeo geu ro nal jja reul cheo geo tu eo sseo yo

I wrote the date on the invitation according to the solar calendar.

Core concept

A calendar based on the sun that usually refers to the Gregorian calendar in everyday Korean use.

Common phrases

  • 양력으로yang nyeo geu ro

    according to the solar calendar

  • 양력 표기yang nyeok pyo gi

    solar calendar notation

Similar words

음력eumnyeok: A date system that follows the moon's repeating cycle and is used for certain celebrations.

Definition in Korean

태양을 기준으로 하는 달력으로, 흔히 서력(서기)이나 그레고리력과 같은 의미로 쓰인다.tae yang eul ki ju neu ro ha neun tal lyeo geu ro heun hi seo ryeok seo gi i na keu re go ri ryeok kkwa ka teun ui mi ro sseu in da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines the elements meaning sun and calendar, making its solar basis easy to recognize.

Usage tips

  • When discussing a birthday or holiday, Korean speakers may specify which calendar is being used because the date can differ between calendar systems.

Other meanings

  • Gregorian calendarnoun

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