Korean Dictionary
How to say "Date Night" in Korean
“Date Night” in Korean is 데이트 (pronounced "deiteu").
데이트
deiteu
Usage & Context
A romantic outing between two people. Dating culture in Korea is vibrant with popular activities like watching movies, dining, and visiting cafes.
Example Sentence
우리는 금요일 밤에 데이트할 거야.
We will have a date on Friday night.
How to use 데이트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Date Night” is 데이트, romanized as deiteu.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 데이트.
Pronunciation Guide
'Dei' (데) sounds like 'day'. 'Teu' (트) sounds like 'too' but with a very soft 't' and a short 'u' sound, almost like 'tuh'. It's a direct transliteration of the English word 'date'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
데이트합니다 / 데이트해요
deiteuhamnida / deiteuhaeyo
These are the formal/polite forms of the verb '데이트하다' (to go on a date). '데이트합니다' is more formal, '데이트해요' is polite and common.
Casual (반말)
데이트해
deiteuhae
This is the casual form of the verb '데이트하다' (to go on a date), used among close friends or to subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Talking about weekend plans with a friend.
주말에 남자친구랑 데이트할 거예요.
I'm going on a date with my boyfriend this weekend.
A couple suggesting a romantic outing to each other.
우리 오랜만에 데이트하자!
Let's go on a date after a long time!
Discussing dating experiences with a group of friends.
첫 데이트는 항상 설레죠.
The first date is always exciting, isn't it?
Cultural Context
'데이트' is a very common loanword from English and is widely used in Korea. Dating culture in Korea is vibrant, often involving couples wearing matching outfits (커플룩, keopeulluk), visiting themed cafes, going to movies, and exploring popular dating spots like Hongdae or Gangnam. The concept of a '데이트 코스' (date course), a planned itinerary for a date, is also very popular.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 데이트 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
데이트하다
To go on a date (verb form)
데이트 신청
Asking someone out on a date
데이트 코스
Date itinerary / Date plan
Related Expressions
만나다
mannada
To meet (general term, can be for dates)
연애
yeonae
Romantic relationship (broader concept)
소개팅
sogaeting
Blind date (specific type of date)
미팅
miting
Group blind date (often for students)
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