Korean word

시월

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiwol

Meaning

  • nounOctober

Example

시월에는 날씨가 선선해요.si wo re neun nal ssi ga seon seon hae yo

The weather is cool in October.

Illustration for 시월 (October)

More examples

시월 초에는 가을 축제가 열려요.si wol cho e neun ka eul chuk jje ga yeol lyeo yo

An autumn festival takes place in early October.

Core concept

It marks the tenth month and brings the cool, late-autumn feeling of the year.

Common phrases

  • 시월에si wo re

    in October

  • 시월 초si wol cho

    early October

  • 시월 말si wol mal

    late October

Similar words

10월10wol: A written calendar label for the year's tenth month using a number.
십월sibwol: The tenth month named with the Korean reading of the number ten.
가을kaeul: The cool season between summer heat and winter cold, often marked by colorful leaves.

Definition in Korean

열째 달을 뜻하는 명사로, 보통 가을 후반부의 서늘한 기운을 가리킨다.yeol jjae ta reul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro po tong ka eul hu ban bu ui seo neul han ki u neul ka ri kin da

Word origin

Its meaning comes from the ideas of ten and month, with a historical sound change shaping the modern spoken form.

Usage tips

  • In Korean calendars and schedules, this month word can set the time for plans without naming a specific day.

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