I know we have almost came halfway in the month of Ramadhan, but its not too late to get you some words that relate to Ramadhan. Here we go, few words that you can learn during Ramadhan;
Just in case you don’t know what is Ramadhan.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar which observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast in the day from dawn until sunset as an act of cleansing one’s soul from sinful acts.
Wikipedia
Let us learn some interesting Korean words now!
1. 라마단 (Ra-ma-dan)
There’s no other word to define ‘Ramadan’. It’s still 라마단 (RA-MA-DAN) in Korean. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ And definitely the first thing you should know. Looking back on how Korean idols know about Ramadhan just made me feel happy. At least they made an effort to understand what Ramadhan meant to Muslim fans.
2. 단식 (Dan-sik) / 금식 (Geum-sik) = Fasting
If you’re in Korea and currently fasting, you must have encountered this. If someone asked you to drink or eat, you reply to them;
‘저는 금식중이에요’ (Jeo-neun geum-sik-jung-i-e-yo)
I’m in the middle of fasting
3. 기도 (Ki-do) = Pray
Most of us know what it means but sometime it can make people confused too as Muslim have two different of action for this, one literally means “Du’a” like we asked something to God by saying it and one is “Solat” (prayer) which is action that we have to make as Muslim to the God.
4. 단식을 깨어요 (Dan-sik-eul kke-eo-yo) = Break the fast
Of course, when you are fasting, you need to break the fast. After the whole day without eat and drink so that is the time to break the fast.
Till here, I hope that you have a good Ramadhan to all the Muslims and may you have been blessed throughout this holy month.
Happy Ramadhan!
Written by
ALISYA
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Online Supporter of Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur 2021
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