Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hangeul Day" in Korean
“Hangeul Day” in Korean is 한글날 (pronounced "hangeullal").
한글날
hangeullal
Usage & Context
한글날 on October 9th celebrates the creation and promulgation of the Korean alphabet Hangeul by King Sejong the Great in 1443. It was elevated to a public holiday in 2013 reflecting Korea's pride in its unique writing system. Cultural events, calligraphy competitions, and educational activities are held across Korea on 한글날.
Example Sentence
한글날에는 세종대왕의 업적을 기리는 행사가 열려요.
On Hangeul Day events are held to honor the achievements of King Sejong.
How to use 한글날 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hangeul Day” is 한글날, romanized as hangeullal.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Han-geul-lal" like "hahn-GUL-lahl." "Han" rhymes with "run." "Geul" sounds like "gull" in "seagull." "Nal" is like "nahl" in "final." The 'l' sound in "geul" connects to "nal," making a double 'l' sound. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
A parent teaching their child about Korean history.
한글날은 세종대왕이 한글을 창제한 날이에요.
Hangeullal is the day King Sejong created Hangeul.
A designer sharing a new find.
한글날 기념으로 예쁜 한글 폰트를 다운받았어요.
I downloaded a pretty Hangeul font to celebrate Hangeullal.
A news report about national holidays.
한글날에는 한글의 우수성을 기리는 다양한 행사가 열려요.
On Hangeullal, various events are held to celebrate the excellence of Hangeul.
Cultural Context
Hangeullal is a source of immense national pride for Koreans, celebrating the invention of their unique and scientific alphabet, Hangeul, by King Sejong the Great. Unlike many other writing systems, Hangeul has a known inventor and a specific creation date, making it a symbol of Korean ingenuity. It was reinstated as a public holiday in 2013, reflecting its growing importance. You'll see calligraphy exhibitions, educational programs, and even special Hangeul-themed products around this time.
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Common Phrases
한글날 공휴일
Hangeullal public holiday
한글의 아름다움
Beauty of Hangeul
한글날 기념
Hangeullal commemoration
Related Expressions
세종대왕
Sejong Daewang
King Sejong the Great
한글 창제
Hangeul changje
creation of Hangeul
우리말
urimal
our language (referring to Korean)
국어
gugeo
national language (Korean)
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