TOPIK · Level 348
15 words
Korean word
한글날
Pronunciation
Romanizationhangeullal
Meaning
- nounHangul Day
Example
오늘은 한글날이에요.o neu reun han geul la ri e yo
Today is Hangul Day.
More examples
가족과 함께 한글날을 기념했어요.ka jok kkwa ham kke han geul la reul ki nyeom hae sseo yo
I celebrated Hangul Day with my family.
Core concept
A yearly public day honoring the creation and cultural importance of Korea's writing system.
Common phrases
한글날을 기념하다han geul la reul ki nyeom ha da
celebrate Hangul Day
한글날에 쉬다han geul la re swi da
take a day off on Hangul Day
한글날행사han geul lal haeng sa
Hangul Day event
Similar words
공휴일konghyuil: A government-designated day when public offices and many businesses close.
기념일kinyeomil: A date set aside to remember an important event or person.
국경일kukkkyeongil: A state-designated holiday marking a major milestone in a country's history.
휴일hyuil: A day without regular work or school, including weekends and official holidays.
Definition in Korean
한글의 제정과 그 가치를 기념하는 날로, 한국에서 매년 10월 9일에 정해진 기념일.han geu rui che jeong gwa keu ka chi reul ki nyeom ha neun nal lo han gu ge seo mae nyeon 10 wol 9 i re cheong hae jin ki nyeo mil
Word origin
The compound name joins the name of the Korean script with the word for day and denotes a day commemorating that script's promulgation.
Usage tips
- Remembering October 9 makes this word useful when reading Korean calendars and public notices.
Opposites
- 평일pyeongilweekdaynoun
Related words
- 한글교육hangeulgyoyukHangul educationnoun
- 한글학습hangeulhaksseupHangul learningnoun