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How to say "Ramadan" in Korean

Ramadan” in Korean is 라마단 (pronounced "Ramadan").

라마단

Ramadan

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Usage & Context

Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting. Korean Muslims observe Ramadan with fasting and special prayers.

Example Sentence

라마단은 이슬람의 거룩한 달입니다.

Ramadan is the holy month of Islam.

How to use 라마단 naturally

Quick answer

The Korean word for “Ramadan” is 라마단, romanized as Ramadan.

Usage tip

Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.

Common mistake

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Pronunciation Guide

Say "Ra-ma-dan." "Ra" is like "rah" in "rattle." "Ma" is like "mah" in "mama." "Dan" is like "dahn" in "dawn." The pronunciation is very close to the English "Ramadan," with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.

More Example Sentences

Explaining the core practice of Ramadan.

라마단 기간 동안 해가 뜰 때부터 질 때까지 금식해요.

During Ramadan, people fast from sunrise to sunset.

Stating the significance of Ramadan.

라마단은 이슬람교도들에게 중요한 성스러운 달입니다.

Ramadan is an important holy month for Muslims.

Connecting Ramadan to the subsequent holiday.

라마단이 끝나면 이드 알피트르 축제가 시작돼요.

After Ramadan ends, the Eid al-Fitr festival begins.

Cultural Context

While Islam is a minority religion in Korea, the term '라마단' is generally understood, especially with the increasing number of Muslim residents and visitors. Korean media sometimes covers Ramadan, particularly in relation to international news or the lives of Muslim communities in Korea. It's recognized as a period of fasting and spiritual devotion.

Editorial note

We review entries like 라마단 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.

Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.

Common Phrases

라마단 잘 보내세요.

Have a good Ramadan.

라마단 기간

Ramadan period/duration

라마단 금식

Ramadan fast

Related Expressions

금식

geumsik

Fasting

이슬람교

Iseullamgyo

Islam

성스러운 달

seongseureoun dal

Holy month

이드 알피트르

Ideu alpiteureu

Eid al-Fitr (often just '이드')

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