Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wedding Anniversary" in Korean
“Wedding Anniversary” in Korean is 결혼기념일 (pronounced "gyeolhon ginyeomil").
결혼기념일
gyeolhon ginyeomil
Usage & Context
결혼기념일 is the wedding anniversary celebrated by Korean married couples each year. Common gifts include flowers, jewelry, and couple trips. Significant milestones like the 10th (주석), 25th (은혼식), and 50th (금혼식) anniversaries are celebrated with special parties in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
결혼기념일에 꽃다발과 와인을 준비했어요.
I prepared a bouquet and wine for our wedding anniversary.
How to use 결혼기념일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wedding Anniversary” is 결혼기념일, romanized as gyeolhon ginyeomil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
결 (gyeol) sounds like 'gyul' in 'gull' with a 'y' sound. 혼 (hon) rhymes with 'cone' but with a softer 'h'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 념 (nyeom) sounds like 'nyum' in 'yum' with an 'n' sound. 일 (il) sounds like 'eel'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A child discussing gift ideas for their parents' anniversary.
우리 부모님 결혼기념일이 다음 주라서 선물 고민 중이야.
It's my parents' wedding anniversary next week, so I'm thinking about gifts.
A couple talking about their anniversary traditions.
결혼기념일에는 보통 외식하거나 여행을 가요.
On wedding anniversaries, we usually eat out or go on a trip.
A newlywed planning something special for their first anniversary.
첫 결혼기념일이라서 특별한 이벤트를 준비하고 싶어요.
It's our first wedding anniversary, so I want to prepare a special event.
Cultural Context
In Korea, wedding anniversaries are often celebrated with significant meaning, especially milestones like the 10th (주석), 25th (은혼식, silver wedding), and 50th (금혼식, golden wedding). Couples often exchange gifts, go on dates, or take trips. It's common for children to prepare gifts or events for their parents' anniversaries, showing filial piety.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결혼기념일 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
결혼기념일 축하해요!
Happy wedding anniversary!
몇 주년 결혼기념일이에요?
Which anniversary is it? (e.g., 1st, 10th)
결혼기념일 선물
Wedding anniversary gift
Related Expressions
결혼
gyeolhon
Marriage, wedding
기념일
ginyeomil
Anniversary, memorial day
생일
saengil
Birthday
돌잔치
doljanchi
First birthday party (celebration)
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