Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hangul Day" in Korean
“Hangul Day” in Korean is 한글날 (pronounced "hangeuInal").
한글날
hangeuInal
Usage & Context
Hangul Day (한글날) is a Korean national holiday celebrated on October 9 each year. It commemorates the promulgation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong in 1446. It is a day of national pride celebrating Korean cultural identity.
Example Sentence
한글날은 10월 9일이에요.
Hangul Day is October 9.
How to use 한글날 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hangul Day” is 한글날, romanized as hangeuInal.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'han-geul-lal'. '한글' with the ㄹ linking into '날' forms a flowing 'geul-lal' double-l sound.
More Example Sentences
calendar reminder
10월 9일은 한글날이에요.
October 9th is Hangul Day.
holiday
한글날이라서 학교 안 가요.
No school because it's Hangul Day.
cultural event
한글날 기념 행사에 참여했어요.
I joined the Hangul Day commemoration event.
Cultural Context
한글날 (October 9) celebrates the creation of Hangul by King Sejong in 1446. It's a national public holiday with cultural events, calligraphy contests, and TV specials. Schools and offices close. It's a rare moment when Koreans stop and reflect on the uniqueness of their writing system. North Korea celebrates on a different date (January 15).
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Common Phrases
한글날 축하해요.
Happy Hangul Day.
한글날은 10월 9일이에요.
Hangul Day is October 9th.
한글날이 공휴일이에요.
Hangul Day is a public holiday.
Related Expressions
공휴일
gonghyuil
public holiday
기념일
ginyeomil
commemorative day
한글
hangeul
the Korean alphabet
훈민정음
hunminjeongeum
Hunminjeongeum
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