Korean Dictionary
How to say "Birth" in Korean
“Birth” in Korean is 출산 (pronounced "Chulsan").
출산
Chulsan
Usage & Context
The process of delivering a baby. In Korea, childbirth is often celebrated with seaweed soup and special postpartum care practices.
Example Sentence
아기의 출산 예정일이 다음 달입니다.
The baby's due date is next month.
How to use 출산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Birth” is 출산, romanized as Chulsan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'chool-san' — 'chool' like 'chool' in 'school' (short), and 'san' rhyming with 'sahn' like the mountain. Two crisp syllables.
More Example Sentences
Telling a coworker about upcoming leave
출산 휴가를 3개월 쓸 거예요.
I'll take 3 months of maternity leave.
A prenatal consultation with a doctor
자연 출산을 원해요.
I want a natural birth.
Discussing postpartum care with a friend
출산 후 회복에는 시간이 필요해요.
Recovery after giving birth takes time.
Cultural Context
출산 refers specifically to the act of giving birth, while '출생' is used to describe someone being born (as in birthdate records). Korea has one of the world's lowest birthrates, so '출산 장려금' (childbirth incentive payments) from the government and cities are offered to encourage more births. '산후조리원' — postnatal care centers where new mothers recover for 2-3 weeks with professional staff — are a uniquely Korean tradition that's now being exported to other countries.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
출산 예정일이 언제예요?
When is your due date?
건강한 출산을 기원해요.
I wish you a healthy birth.
출산 준비는 다 하셨어요?
Are you all ready for the birth?
Related Expressions
산후조리원
sanhujoriwon
postnatal care center
출산 휴가
chulsan hyuga
maternity leave
자연 분만
jayeon bunman
natural delivery
제왕절개
jewangjeolgae
C-section
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