English–Korean

“may” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationowol

Example

오월에 꽃이 많이 피어요.o wo re kko chi ma ni pi eo yo

Many flowers bloom in May.

Illustration for 오월 (may)

How to say “may” in Korean

“May” in Korean is 오월 (owol).

The fifth month of the year, when spring gives way to early summer.

Full entry for 오월: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 오월

오월에 여행 가고 싶어요.o wo re yeo haeng ka go si peo yo

I want to travel in May.

Tips for using 오월

  • May is a useful calendar word for talking about school events, birthdays, and holidays in Korea.

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