Korean word

어린이날

Pronunciation

Romanizationeorininal

Meaning

  • nounChildren's Day

Example

어린이집은 어린이날에 부모님을 초대해요.eo ri ni ji beun eo ri ni na re pu mo ni meul cho dae hae yo

The daycare center invites parents on Children's Day.

Illustration for 어린이날 (Children's Day)

More examples

아이들은 어린이날에 선물을 기대해요.a i deu reun eo ri ni na re seon mu reul ki dae hae yo

Children expect gifts on Children's Day.

Core concept

A special calendar day set aside to celebrate children and support their happiness and growth.

Common phrases

  • 어린이날 선물eo ri ni nal seon mul

    Children's Day gift

  • 어린이날 행사eo ri ni nal haeng sa

    Children's Day event

  • 어린이날 연휴eo ri ni nal yeon hyu

    Children's Day holiday break

Similar words

공휴일konghyuil: A day officially set aside for the public to rest from work or school.
기념일kinyeomil: A day set aside to remember and honor an important event or person.
명절myeongjeol: A traditional holiday observed through family gatherings, local events, and customary rituals.
가정의 달kajeongui tal: May is a month for family celebrations and family-focused events.

Definition in Korean

어린이날은 어린이의 행복과 성장을 축하하고 아이들을 위해 특별한 행사를 하는 날eo ri ni na reun eo ri ni ui haeng bok kkwa seong jang eul chu ka ha go a i deu reul wi hae teuk ppyeol han haeng sa reul ha neun nal

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean word for child with the native word for day, creating a compound meaning a day for children.

Usage tips

  • This word commonly appears in calendars and public notices, making it useful for spotting child-focused events in Korean reading passages.

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