Korean Dictionary
How to say "Full Moon" in Korean
“Full Moon” in Korean is 보름달 (pronounced "boreumtal").
보름달
boreumtal
Usage & Context
보름달 plays a central role in Korean lunar calendar traditions and is a key symbol of 추석 and 정월대보름. Koreans traditionally make wishes by the light of the 보름달 especially on the night of 추석. The image of a large bright 보름달 over traditional Korean rooftops is an iconic image of Korean autumn holidays.
Example Sentence
추석 보름달을 보며 소원을 빌었어요.
I made a wish while looking at the Chuseok full moon.
How to use 보름달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Full Moon” is 보름달, romanized as boreumtal.
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Pronunciation Guide
'Bo' sounds like 'boh' in 'boat'. 'Reum' is like 'room'. 'Tal' is like 'tahl' in 'tall'. Put it together as 'boh-room-tahl'. The 'ㄹ' sound in 'reum' is a flap 'r' (like 'tt' in 'butter'), and in 'tal' it's a light 'l' sound.
More Example Sentences
Participating in a traditional holiday ritual.
정월대보름에 보름달을 보며 소원을 빌었어요.
I made a wish while looking at the full moon on Jeongwol Daeboreum.
Admiring the moon.
밤하늘에 뜬 보름달이 정말 밝고 예뻤어요.
The full moon in the night sky was really bright and beautiful.
A common Chuseok greeting.
보름달처럼 풍요로운 한가위 되세요!
Have a bountiful Chuseok like the full moon!
Cultural Context
The "보름달" (full moon) holds immense cultural significance in Korea, particularly during major lunar holidays like Chuseok and Jeongwol Daeboreum (the first full moon of the lunar new year). It symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. On these nights, it's a cherished tradition for Koreans to gather, gaze at the full moon, and make wishes, believing that the moon will grant them. The image of a large, radiant full moon is a powerful motif in Korean art, literature, and holiday greetings, representing hope and the cyclical nature of life.
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Common Phrases
보름달이 떴어요.
The full moon is out.
보름달 보며 소원 빌자.
Let's make a wish looking at the full moon.
보름달처럼 둥근 얼굴.
A face as round as the full moon (often used endearingly).
Related Expressions
초승달
choseungdal
crescent moon
반달
bandal
half moon
달
dal
moon
소원을 빌다
sowoneul bilda
to make a wish
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