결혼식
gyeolhonsik[kjʌ̹ɾβo̞nɕʰik̚]
The English word 'wedding' is translated into Korean as 결혼식 (gyeolhonsik). Wiktionary also lists 혼례 (hollye).
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 결혼식 | gyeolhonsik | [kjʌ̹ɾβo̞nɕʰik̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 혼례 | hollye | [ɸʷo̞ʎʎe̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term refers to a marriage ceremony. While 결혼식 is the most common way to refer to a wedding, you may also encounter the English loanword 웨딩 used in specific compound nouns.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 결혼식 is composed of 결혼, meaning marriage and 식, meaning ceremony or ritual.
Which one should you use?
결혼식 is the standard, modern term for a wedding ceremony. In contrast, 혼례 refers specifically to traditional Korean wedding customs or historical wedding rituals.
How does it change in a sentence?
The English loanword 웨딩 is frequently used to form compound nouns, such as 웨딩드레스 (wedding dress) or 웨딩홀 (wedding hall).
How do you pronounce it?
gyeolhonsik
Did you know?
- In a traditional 혼례, the groom would often carry a wild goose to the bride's house to symbolize lifelong fidelity.
- If you are invited to a wedding, you might receive a 'congratulatory money' envelope, often referred to as 축의금, which is a central part of the social etiquette surrounding the event.
- While the 결혼식 is modern, many couples change into traditional attire for a separate ceremony called 폐백 to pay respects to the groom's parents.
Examples in context
- 결혼식을 망쳐서 미안해.I'm sorry that I ruined your wedding.This sentence shows how to express regret regarding the 결혼식.Tatoeba #8361962 by Eunhee, translation #7186042 by CK
- 우리의 결혼식은 내일이다.Our wedding is tomorrow.This sentence is used to state when the 결혼식 will take place.Tatoeba #5526781 by raining211, translation #3819223 by CK
- 곧 사촌의 결혼식이 있어서, 내일 아침에 난 엄마랑 누나랑 같이 웨딩드레스를 사러 가야 돼.I have to go shop for a wedding dress with my mom and my sister tomorrow morning because it's my cousin's wedding soon.This sentence demonstrates how 결혼식 is used when discussing an upcoming event and the use of the loanword 웨딩 in 웨딩드레스.Tatoeba #3718356 by Queserasera, translation #6822131 by yesjustryan
- 이 커플은 아름다운 결혼식을 가졌어요.This couple had a beautiful wedding ceremony.
- 결혼식에 오셔서 우리와 특별한 날을 함께해주세요.Please come to our wedding and share this special day with us.
- 결혼을 축하해요! 행복한 결혼 생활이 되길 바랍니다.Congratulations on your wedding! Wishing you a happy married life.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Do-hyeon are discussing a friend's upcoming event.
- 지은 Ji-eun도현 씨, 이번 주말에 결혼식 있어요?Do-hyeon ssi, i-beon ju-mal-e gyeol-hon-sik is-seo-yo?Do-hyeon, do you have a wedding this weekend?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 친한 친구 결혼식에 가야 해요.Ne, chin-han chin-gu gyeol-hon-sik-e ga-ya hae-yo.Yes, I have to go to a close friend's wedding.
- 지은 Ji-eun좋은 옷 입고 예쁘게 다녀오세요.Jo-eun ot ip-go ye-ppeu-ge da-nyeo-o-se-yo.Wear nice clothes and have a lovely time.
- 도현 Do-hyeon고마워요, 지은 씨도 주말 잘 보내요.Go-ma-wo-yo, Ji-eun ssi-do ju-mal jal bo-nae-yo.Thank you, Ji-eun, you have a good weekend too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations and entries 결혼식, 혼례, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
