Korean Dictionary
How to say "Solar Calendar" in Korean
“Solar Calendar” in Korean is 양력 (pronounced "yangnyeok").
양력
yangnyeok
Usage & Context
양력 is the solar (Gregorian) calendar used for official purposes and modern holidays in Korea. Most Korean civic and business activities follow 양력 while traditional holidays follow 음력. Many modern Korean families celebrate birthdays by both 양력 and 음력 dates.
Example Sentence
공식 서류에는 양력 생년월일을 쓰세요.
Please write your solar calendar date of birth on official documents.
How to use 양력 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Solar Calendar” is 양력, romanized as yangnyeok.
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 양력.
Pronunciation Guide
양 (yang) sounds like 'yahng' as in 'fang'. 력 (nyeok) starts with 'nyuh' like in 'new' but with a 'y' sound, followed by 'k' like in 'kick'. Together, it's 'yahng-nyuhk'.
More Example Sentences
Stating one's birthday using the common calendar.
제 생일은 양력으로 5월 10일이에요.
My birthday is May 10th on the solar calendar.
Discussing the calendar system for official holidays.
대부분의 공휴일은 양력으로 지정되어 있어요.
Most public holidays are designated by the solar calendar.
Describing how a family celebrates an anniversary.
양력으로 결혼기념일을 챙겨요.
We celebrate our wedding anniversary by the solar calendar.
Cultural Context
양력 refers to the solar or Gregorian calendar, which is the standard for official documents, modern holidays, and daily life in Korea. While traditional holidays like Seollal and Chuseok follow the lunar calendar (음력), all other civic and business activities adhere to 양력. Younger generations primarily use 양력 for their birthdays, though some families still celebrate both solar and lunar birthdays.
Editorial note
We review entries like 양력 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
양력 생일
Solar birthday
양력으로 따르다
To follow the solar calendar
양력 날짜
Solar calendar date
Related Expressions
음력
eumnyeok
Lunar calendar
그레고리력
geuregoriyeok
Gregorian calendar
서양 달력
seoyang dallyeok
Western calendar
국제 표준시
gukje pyojunsi
International standard time
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