Korean Dictionary
How to say “First Birthday Celebration” in Korean
돌잔치
doljanchi
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
돌잔치 is the elaborate celebration of a baby's first birthday (돌) in Korea. The most important ritual is 돌잡이 where the baby is placed before symbolic objects and whichever the baby grabs first is believed to predict their future. Families typically host large gatherings at banquet halls with food, family photos, and performances.
Example Sentence
조카의 돌잔치에서 돌잡이를 봤어요.
I watched the doljabi at my nephew's first birthday celebration.
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