Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wedding" in Korean
“Wedding” in Korean is 결혼식 (pronounced "Gyeolhonsik").
결혼식
Gyeolhonsik
Usage & Context
Korean weddings are typically elaborate affairs held in dedicated wedding halls (웨딩홀). Traditional Confucian ceremony (혼례) and Western-style ceremony elements are often combined. Guests give cash gifts (축의금) in envelopes. Weddings are major social events reflecting family status.
Example Sentence
이번 주말에 친구 결혼식이 있어요.
There's a friend's wedding this weekend.
How to use 결혼식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wedding” is 결혼식, romanized as Gyeolhonsik.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 결혼식.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Gyeol' (결), sounds like 'geol' in 'girl' but with a 'y' sound before the 'eo' vowel, almost like 'gyul'. 'Hon' (혼) is like 'hone' but shorter and crisper. 'Sik' (식) sounds like 'sick'.
More Example Sentences
A newlywed couple thanking their guests.
저희 결혼식에 와주셔서 정말 감사합니다.
Thank you so much for coming to our wedding.
Asking a friend about their wedding plans.
결혼식 날짜가 언제로 정해졌어요?
When was the wedding date set?
Talking about a friend's request for a wedding role.
친구가 결혼식 사회를 봐달라고 부탁했어요.
My friend asked me to host their wedding.
Cultural Context
Korean weddings (결혼식) are often grand affairs held in dedicated wedding halls (웨딩홀). While many incorporate Western elements like white dresses, traditional aspects such as the '폐백' (pyebaek) ceremony, where the bride bows to her in-laws, are still common. Guests typically give cash gifts (축의금, chuk-uigeum) in white envelopes. Weddings are significant family events, often reflecting social status and bringing together extended relatives and friends.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결혼식 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
결혼식에 가다
to go to a wedding
결혼식 준비
wedding preparations
결혼식장
wedding hall
Related Expressions
결혼
gyeollon
marriage (the act or state)
신부
sinbu
bride
신랑
sinrang
groom
하객
hagaek
wedding guest
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