Korean

명절
Meaning: national holiday; traditional holiday
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I happily spent the holiday with my family.
추석은 한국의 중요한 명절 중 하나입니다.
Chuseok is one of Korea's important traditional holidays.
명절에 친척들이 모였습니다.
Relatives gathered for the holiday.
명절에 온 가족이 모여서 고스톱을 쳤다.
On the holiday, the whole family gathered and played Go-stop.
명절에는 귀성 인파로 터미널이 붐빈다.
During holidays, terminals are crowded with people returning home.
형수는 명절마다 아이들에게 용돈을 줘요.
My sister-in-law gives the children spending money every holiday.
명절 연휴라 그런지 서울 시내가 텅텅 비어 있었다.
Maybe because of the holiday break, the city of Seoul was completely empty.
명절이 되자 농악대가 마을을 돌며 흥겨운 음악을 연주했다.
When the holiday arrived, the farmer's music band went around the village playing cheerful music.
명절이 되자 귀성 행렬로 고속도로가 정체되었다.
As the holiday began, the highway became congested with the homecoming procession.
명절이 되면 온 친척이 큰아버지 댁에 모인다.
When a holiday comes, all the relatives gather at the eldest uncle's house.

Usage Notes

Refers to traditional Korean holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) or Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).

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