Korean Dictionary
How to say "White Day" in Korean
“White Day” in Korean is 화이트 데이 (pronounced "Hwaiteu dei").
화이트 데이
Hwaiteu dei
Usage & Context
March 14th — a month after Valentine's Day. In Korean Valentine's Day tradition, women give chocolate to men; on White Day men reciprocate with white gifts (white chocolate, candies). Followed by Black Day (April 14) when singles eat jajangmyeon together. A unique three-part romantic holiday cycle.
Example Sentence
화이트 데이에는 남자가 여자한테 선물을 해요.
On White Day, men give gifts to women.
How to use 화이트 데이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “White Day” is 화이트 데이, romanized as Hwaiteu dei.
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Pronunciation Guide
'화이트' (Hwaiteu) is pronounced 'hwa-ee-teu', with 'hwa' like 'wah', 'ee' like 'see', and 'teu' like 'too'. '데이' (dei) sounds like the English word 'day'. So, 'hwa-ee-teu dei'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the traditional gift-giving on White Day.
화이트 데이에는 남자가 여자에게 사탕을 선물해요.
On White Day, men give candy to women.
Sharing a personal experience of receiving a White Day gift.
남자친구가 화이트 데이 선물로 예쁜 목걸이를 사줬어요.
My boyfriend bought me a pretty necklace as a White Day gift.
Discussing the commercial aspect of the holiday.
화이트 데이 매출이 발렌타인 데이보다 높대요.
They say White Day sales are higher than Valentine's Day sales.
Cultural Context
White Day, celebrated on March 14th, is a reciprocal holiday to Valentine's Day in Korea. On Valentine's Day (February 14th), women give chocolate to men. A month later, on White Day, men reciprocate by giving gifts, typically white-colored items like white chocolate, candies, or other presents, to the women who gave them gifts. This is part of a unique three-part romantic holiday cycle that also includes Black Day on April 14th for singles.
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Common Phrases
화이트 데이 선물
White Day gift
화이트 데이에 고백하다
To confess on White Day
화이트 데이를 챙기다
To celebrate/observe White Day
Related Expressions
발렌타인 데이
Ballentain dei
Valentine's Day
블랙 데이
Beullaek dei
Black Day (for singles)
사탕
satang
candy
선물
seonmul
gift
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