Korean Dictionary
How to say “Carnation” in Korean
카네이션
kaneisyon
BeginnerHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
카네이션 is the symbolic flower of 어버이날 (Parents' Day) and 스승의 날 (Teacher's Day) in Korea. Korean children pin red or pink 카네이션 on their parents' or teachers' chests as a gesture of love and gratitude. Florist shops see a massive spike in 카네이션 sales in the week leading up to these holidays.
Example Sentence
어버이날에 어머니께 카네이션을 달아드렸어요.
I pinned a carnation on my mother on Parents' Day.
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