Korean Dictionary
How to say "Christmas in Korea" in Korean
“Christmas in Korea” in Korean is 한국의 크리스마스 (pronounced "Hangugui keuliseumaseu").
한국의 크리스마스
Hangugui keuliseumaseu
Usage & Context
Christmas in Korea is celebrated by Christians and has become a secular holiday. Korean Christmas celebrations include church services, family gatherings, and festive decorations.
Example Sentence
한국의 크리스마스는 아름답습니다.
Christmas in Korea is beautiful.
How to use 한국의 크리스마스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Christmas in Korea” is 한국의 크리스마스, romanized as Hangugui keuliseumaseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
한 (Han) is like 'hahn' in 'hand'. 국 (guk) is like 'gook' in 'book' with a soft 'k'. 의 (ui) is often pronounced 'eh' like in 'bed' when it's a possessive particle. 크 (keu) is like 'kuh' in 'cup'. 리 (ri) is like 'ree' in 'tree'. 스 (seu) is like 'soo' in 'suit' but softer. 마 (ma) is like 'mah' in 'mama'. 스 (seu) again. Pronounce as 'Hahn-gook-eh kuh-ree-soo-mah-soo'.
More Example Sentences
Highlighting a unique cultural aspect of Christmas in Korea.
한국의 크리스마스는 연인들의 날로도 유명해요.
Christmas in Korea is also famous as a day for couples.
Describing the festive auditory experience during Christmas.
한국의 크리스마스에는 캐럴이 많이 들려요.
You can hear a lot of carols during Christmas in Korea.
Commenting on the visual appeal of Christmas decorations.
한국의 크리스마스 풍경은 정말 아름다워요.
The Christmas scenery in Korea is truly beautiful.
Cultural Context
Christmas (크리스마스) is a public holiday in Korea, celebrated by Christians and widely enjoyed by the general public. Unlike Western traditions, it's often seen as a romantic holiday for couples, similar to Valentine's Day, with many going on dates or exchanging gifts. While Christian families attend church services, public spaces, department stores, and cafes are elaborately decorated with lights and trees, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone. Santa Claus (산타클로스) is known, but the focus is less on children's gifts and more on the overall celebratory mood and time with loved ones.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
메리 크리스마스!
Merry Christmas!
크리스마스 분위기
Christmas atmosphere
크리스마스 선물
Christmas gift
Related Expressions
성탄절
seongtanjeol
Christmas (more formal/religious term)
크리스마스 이브
keuliseumaseu ibeu
Christmas Eve
연말연시
yeonmaryeonsi
Year-end and New Year
새해
saehae
New Year
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