이브
Ibeu[ibɯ]
이브 (Ibeu) is the Korean word for the English phrase 'eve'.
This noun refers to the day or night before.
Meaning: day or night before (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
Ibeu
Did you know?
- In Korea, 크리스마스 이브 (Christmas Eve) is traditionally viewed as a more romantic date night for couples than Christmas Day itself.
- Although it is used for 'Christmas Eve', the word 이브 is not used for traditional Korean holidays like Chuseok or Seollal. For those, Koreans use the term 전날 (jeon-nal) to mean 'the day before'.
- The word is often used in pop culture, such as song titles or brand names, to evoke a sense of Western holiday charm. It sounds more 'trendy' than using purely Korean words.
Examples in context
- 안녕하세요, 저는 이브입니다.Hello, I am Eve.
- 이브야, 놀러 갈까?Hey Eve, do you want to go hang out?
- 크리스마스 이브에 파티를 해요.Keuriseumaseu ibeu-e patireul haeyo.We have a party on Christmas Eve.
- 그는 새해 이브에 친구를 만났어요.Geuneun saehae ibeu-e chingureul mannasseoyo.He met a friend on New Year's Eve.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are planning their holiday date.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 크리스마스 이브에 시간 있어요?dohyeon ssi, keuriseumaseu ibue sigan isseoyo?Dohyun, are you free on Christmas Eve?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 서연 씨. 왜요?ne, seoyeon ssi. waeyo?Yes, Seoyeon. Why?
- 서연 Seo-yeon이브에 같이 저녁 먹고 싶어요.ibue gachi jeonyeok meokgo sipeoyo.I want to have dinner together on Eve.
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아요. 제가 예약할게요.joayo. jega yeyakhalkeyo.Sounds good. I will make a reservation.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 이브, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
