Korean Dictionary
How to say "100-Day Anniversary" in Korean
“100-Day Anniversary” in Korean is 백일기념일 (pronounced "baegil ginyeomil").
백일기념일
baegil ginyeomil
Usage & Context
백일기념일 is the 100th day anniversary celebrated by Korean couples as a relationship milestone. Korean couples celebrate 백일기념일 with special dates, gift exchanges, and couple photos. Beyond the first 백일 couples also celebrate every 100-day increment and the 1,000-day anniversary (천일기념일).
Example Sentence
남자친구와 백일기념일에 꽃다발을 받았어요.
I received a bouquet of flowers from my boyfriend on our 100-day anniversary.
How to use 백일기념일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “100-Day Anniversary” is 백일기념일, romanized as baegil ginyeomil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 백일기념일.
Pronunciation Guide
백 (baek) sounds like 'back'. 일 (il) sounds like 'ill'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 념 (nyeom) sounds like 'nyum' (like 'yum' with an 'n' sound before it). 일 (il) sounds like 'ill'. Put it together: 'Baek-il Gi-nyeom-il'. The 'g' in '기념일' becomes a soft 'k' sound when following '일'.
More Example Sentences
A couple planning their celebration.
우리 백일기념일에 뭐 할까?
What should we do for our 100-day anniversary?
Someone talking about a gift they received.
남자친구가 백일기념일 선물로 예쁜 목걸이를 줬어요.
My boyfriend gave me a pretty necklace as a 100-day anniversary gift.
General statement about the significance of the day.
백일기념일은 연인들에게 중요한 날이에요.
The 100-day anniversary is an important day for couples.
Cultural Context
The 100-day anniversary (백일기념일) is a significant milestone for Korean couples, often celebrated with gifts, special dates, and couple photos. This tradition extends beyond just the first 100 days; many couples also celebrate 200, 300, 500, and even 1,000-day anniversaries (천일기념일). It's a testament to the importance of marking relationship milestones and expressing affection in Korean dating culture, often seen in K-dramas where couples meticulously plan these celebrations.
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Common Phrases
백일기념일 축하해!
Happy 100-day anniversary!
백일기념일 선물
100-day anniversary gift
백일기념일 데이트
100-day anniversary date
Related Expressions
천일기념일
cheonil ginyeomil
1000-day anniversary
기념일
ginyeomil
anniversary
사귀다
sagwida
to date (a person)
커플
keopeul
couple
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