Korean Dictionary
How to say "Family gathering" in Korean
“Family gathering” in Korean is 가족 모임 (pronounced "Gajok moim").
가족 모임
Gajok moim
Usage & Context
Coming together as a family. Korea's major family gatherings happen during Chuseok and Seollal, when families travel nationwide to be together. 세배 (saebae, New Year's bow) and 차례 (charye, memorial rites for ancestors) are key activities during these family events.
Example Sentence
추석에 온 가족이 모여서 송편을 만들어요.
During Chuseok, the whole family gathers and makes songpyeon.
How to use 가족 모임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Family gathering” is 가족 모임, romanized as Gajok moim.
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 가족 모임.
Pronunciation Guide
가 (ga) sounds like 'gah' in 'garden'. 족 (jok) sounds like 'jock' in 'jockey'. 모 (mo) sounds like 'moh' in 'more'. 임 (im) sounds like 'eem' in 'seem'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Informing a friend about your weekend plans.
이번 주말에 가족 모임이 있어요.
There's a family gathering this weekend.
Expressing excitement for an upcoming family reunion.
오랜만에 가족 모임이라 너무 기대돼요.
I'm really looking forward to the family gathering, it's been a long time.
Recounting details of a recent family event.
가족 모임에서 맛있는 음식을 많이 먹었어요.
I ate a lot of delicious food at the family gathering.
Cultural Context
'가족 모임' is central to Korean culture, especially during major holidays like Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) and Seollal (Lunar New Year). These gatherings often involve traveling to ancestral homes, performing ancestral rites (차례, charye), and sharing traditional foods like 송편 (songpyeon) or 떡국 (tteokguk). They are significant events for reinforcing family bonds and showing respect to elders, often involving many generations.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 가족 모임 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
가족 모임 계획
Family gathering plan
즐거운 가족 모임
Enjoyable family gathering
대가족 모임
Large family gathering
Related Expressions
가족
gajok
family
모임
moim
gathering, meeting
친척
chincheok
relatives
명절
myeongjeol
holiday (traditional)
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