Korean word

십일월

Pronunciation

Romanizationsibirwol

Meaning

  • nounNovember

Example

십일월에는 날씨가 추워요.si bi rwo re neun nal ssi ga chu wo yo

In November, the weather is cold.

Illustration for 십일월 (November)

More examples

회사는 십일월부터 연말 준비를 시작했어요.hoe sa neun si bi rwol bu teo yeon mal chun bi reul si ja kae sseo yo

The company began its year-end preparations in November.

Core concept

The late-autumn month that comes just before December.

Common phrases

  • 십일월에si bi rwo re

    in November

  • 십일월부터si bi rwol bu teo

    starting in November

Similar words

열한 달yeolhan tal: A span of eleven months measured from a starting point.
열한 번째 달yeolhan peonjjae tal: A month ranked eleventh among the months of the year.

Definition in Korean

십일월은 한 해의 열한 번째 달을 가리키는 말이다.si bi rwo reun han hae ui yeol han peon jjae ta reul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean words for ten, one, and month to mean the eleventh month.

Usage tips

  • The month name uses a Sino-Korean number, while a period of eleven months uses a different Korean number form.

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