Korean Dictionary
How to say "Movie Day" in Korean
“Movie Day” in Korean is 무비 데이 (pronounced "mubi dei").
무비 데이
mubi dei
Usage & Context
무비 데이 on April 14th is an informal Korean holiday when couples go to the movies together. It falls between Valentine Day and White Day and is observed mainly by young Koreans. Major Korean cinema chains often run couple promotions and special screenings on 무비 데이.
Example Sentence
무비 데이에 남자친구와 영화를 보러 갔어요.
I went to see a movie with my boyfriend on Movie Day.
How to use 무비 데이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Movie Day” is 무비 데이, romanized as mubi dei.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Mu" sounds like "moo" (as in a cow's sound). "Bi" is like "bee". "Dei" sounds like "day". The stress is on "mu" and "dei".
More Example Sentences
Describing a crowded cinema.
무비 데이에 영화관에 사람이 정말 많았어요.
There were so many people at the movie theater on Movie Day.
Explaining a special offer for the holiday.
4월 14일은 무비 데이라서 영화표가 할인돼요.
April 14th is Movie Day, so movie tickets are discounted.
Planning a movie date.
무비 데이에 어떤 영화 볼까?
What movie should we watch on Movie Day?
Cultural Context
무비 데이 (Movie Day) on April 14th is another one of Korea's monthly "couple holidays." On this day, couples are encouraged to go to the movies together. While not as widely celebrated or commercialized as Valentine's Day or White Day, it's still recognized, especially among younger generations. Movie theaters often offer special promotions or discounts for couples on this day, making it an affordable and popular date option. It highlights the importance of shared experiences in Korean dating culture.
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Common Phrases
무비 데이 할인
Movie Day discount
무비 데이에 영화 보기
to watch a movie on Movie Day
커플 데이트
couple's date
Related Expressions
블랙 데이
beullaek dei
Black Day (Apr 14th, for singles)
영화관
yeonghwagwan
movie theater
영화표
yeonghwapyo
movie ticket
데이트
deiteu
date (romantic outing)
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