TOPIK · Level 368
16 words
Korean word
제삿날
Pronunciation
Romanizationchesannal
Meaning
- nounday for ancestral rites
Example
주말이 제삿날이라 친척들이 모일 거예요.chu ma ri che san na ri ra chin cheok tteu ri mo il kkeo ye yo
This weekend is the day for ancestral rites, so the relatives will gather.
More examples
명절과 달리 제삿날은 가족이 조용히 지내는 경우가 많아요.myeong jeol gwa tal li che san na reun ka jo gi cho yong hi chi nae neun kyeong u ga ma na yo
Unlike traditional holidays, families often observe the day for ancestral rites quietly.
Core concept
A family observance centered on the day when ancestral rites are held, often marking an ancestor's death anniversary or a traditional holiday.
Common phrases
제삿날에 가다che san na re ka da
go on the day for ancestral rites
제삿날에는che san na re neun
on the day for ancestral rites
Similar words
제사chesa: A formal household rite where family members honor ancestors with food and offerings.
기일kiil: The annual date marking a deceased person's death.
성묘seongmyo: A ceremonial visit to a grave to pay respect to a deceased ancestor.
Definition in Korean
조상의 기일이나 명절에 가정에서 제사를 지내는 날을 일컫는 말로, 집안의 연례 행사 중 하나임cho sang ui ki i ri na myeong jeo re ka jeong e seo che sa reul chi nae neun na reul il keon neun mal lo chi ba nui yeol lye haeng sa chung ha na im
Word origin
The word combines the Korean words for ancestral rites and day, literally naming the day on which those rites take place.
Usage tips
- Unlike the English phrase death anniversary, this word often highlights the family gathering and ritual connected with the date, not just the date itself.