Korean Dictionary
How to say “Hwangap (60th Birthday)” in Korean
환갑
hwangap
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Usage & Context
환갑 is the 60th birthday celebration in Korean culture representing the completion of one full cycle of the traditional 60-year calendar. It was traditionally a very significant milestone because reaching 60 was considered rare and fortunate. While 환갑 parties are less elaborate today than in the past they remain meaningful family events.
Example Sentence
아버지 환갑 잔치를 성대하게 열었어요.
We held a grand party for my father's 60th birthday.
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