Korean Dictionary
How to say "Calendar" in Korean
“Calendar” in Korean is 달력 (pronounced "dallyeok").
달력
dallyeok
Usage & Context
The word for calendar, a system for organizing days and dates. This is commonly used in planning and date references.
Example Sentence
달력을 확인해요.
I check the calendar.
How to use 달력 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Calendar” is 달력, romanized as dallyeok.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 달력.
Pronunciation Guide
'달' (dal) sounds like 'dahl', similar to 'pal'. '력' (lyeok) sounds like 'lyuck', with a 'y' sound before the 'uh' in 'luck'. Put them together: 'dahl-lyuck'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a new purchase for the year.
새해 달력을 샀어요.
I bought a new year's calendar.
Organizing personal schedule.
달력에 중요한 날짜를 표시해 뒀어요.
I marked important dates on the calendar.
Discussing a calendar's features.
이 달력은 한국 공휴일이 다 표시되어 있어요.
This calendar shows all Korean public holidays.
Cultural Context
Calendars are essential in Korea, not just for daily scheduling but also for observing traditional holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Harvest Festival), which follow the lunar calendar. Many Korean households have both solar and lunar dates marked on their physical calendars. Digital calendars are widely used, but physical wall calendars, often given as promotional gifts by banks or businesses, are still common.
Editorial note
We review entries like 달력 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
달력을 보다
to look at the calendar
달력에 표시하다
to mark on the calendar
음력 달력
lunar calendar
Related Expressions
일정표
iljeongpyo
schedule/itinerary
계획
gyehoek
plan
날짜
naljja
date
시간표
siganpyo
timetable
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