Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pepero Day" in Korean
“Pepero Day” in Korean is 빼빼로 데이 (pronounced "Ppaeppero dei").
빼빼로 데이
Ppaeppero dei
Usage & Context
November 11th (11/11) — a Korean gift-giving holiday where people exchange Pepero (chocolate-covered stick cookies) with friends and loved ones. The date '1111' resembles Pepero sticks. One of the most commercially successful Korean holidays, created by Lotte's Pepero marketing but now a genuine cultural event.
Example Sentence
빼빼로 데이에 친구들한테 빼빼로를 줬어요.
On Pepero Day, I gave Pepero to my friends.
How to use 빼빼로 데이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pepero Day” is 빼빼로 데이, romanized as Ppaeppero dei.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'빼빼로' (Ppaeppero) is pronounced 'ppae-ppae-roh', with the 'ppae' sounding like 'pie' but with a strong, tense 'p' sound at the beginning. '데이' (dei) sounds just like the English word 'day'. So, 'ppae-ppae-roh dei'.
More Example Sentences
Recounting a gift-giving experience on Pepero Day.
빼빼로 데이에 친구들한테 빼빼로를 선물했어요.
On Pepero Day, I gave Pepero as gifts to my friends.
Noticing seasonal marketing for the holiday.
편의점에 빼빼로 데이 특별 상품이 많이 나왔어요.
Many special Pepero Day products came out at the convenience store.
Making plans with a romantic partner for the day.
남자친구랑 빼빼로 데이에 영화 보러 갈 거예요.
My boyfriend and I are going to watch a movie on Pepero Day.
Cultural Context
Pepero Day, celebrated on November 11th (11/11), is a popular commercial holiday in Korea where people exchange Pepero sticks (chocolate-covered biscuit sticks) with friends, family, and loved ones. The date 11/11 visually resembles four Pepero sticks. While originally a marketing strategy by Lotte, it has become a genuine cultural event, especially popular among students and young couples, similar to a mini-Valentine's Day.
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Common Phrases
빼빼로 데이를 챙기다
To celebrate/observe Pepero Day
빼빼로를 주고받다
To exchange Pepero
빼빼로 데이 선물
Pepero Day gift
Related Expressions
발렌타인 데이
Ballentain dei
Valentine's Day
화이트 데이
Hwaiteu dei
White Day
선물
seonmul
gift
초콜릿
chokollit
chocolate
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