Korean Dictionary
How to say "Buddha's Birthday" in Korean
“Buddha's Birthday” in Korean is 부처님 오신 날 (pronounced "bucheonim osin nal").
부처님 오신 날
bucheonim osin nal
Usage & Context
부처님 오신 날 on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month is a national public holiday in Korea honoring the birth of the Buddha. Korean Buddhist temples celebrate with lantern lighting ceremonies, free meals for visitors, and cultural events. The day reflects Korea's deep Buddhist heritage with thousands of temples across the country.
Example Sentence
부처님 오신 날에 절에 가서 연등을 달았어요.
On Buddha's Birthday I went to a temple and hung a lantern.
How to use 부처님 오신 날 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Buddha's Birthday” is 부처님 오신 날, romanized as bucheonim osin nal.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Bu-cheo-nim O-shin Nal." "Bu" sounds like "boo" in "book." "Cheo" is like "chuh" in "church." "Nim" rhymes with "him." "O-shin" is pronounced like "oh-shin," with "shin" rhyming with "pin." "Nal" is like "null" but with a clear 'l' sound. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common activity on the holiday.
부처님 오신 날에는 절에 가서 연등을 달아요.
On Buddha's birthday, we go to temples and hang lotus lanterns.
Stating the date of the holiday.
올해 부처님 오신 날은 5월 15일이에요.
This year, Buddha's birthday is on May 15th.
Warning about traffic during a public holiday.
부처님 오신 날이라서 길이 많이 막힐 거예요.
Since it's Buddha's birthday, the roads will probably be very congested.
Cultural Context
This is a major public holiday in Korea, officially known as '석가탄신일' (Seokgatansinil), but '부처님 오신 날' is the more common and affectionate term used by the public. Temples are beautifully decorated with colorful lotus lanterns (연등, yeondeung), creating a festive atmosphere. Many people, not just Buddhists, visit temples to enjoy the scenery and participate in events like lantern parades, making it a day of peace and reflection.
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Common Phrases
부처님 오신 날 잘 보내세요!
Have a good Buddha's Birthday!
연등 축제
Lotus Lantern Festival
부처님 오신 날은 쉬는 날이에요.
Buddha's Birthday is a day off.
Related Expressions
석가탄신일
Seokgatansinil
Official name for Buddha's Birthday
연등
yeondeung
Lotus lantern
절
jeol
Buddhist temple
공휴일
gonghyuil
Public holiday
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