Korean word

오월

Pronunciation

Romanizationowol

Meaning

  • nounMay

Example

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

Many flowers bloom in May.

Illustration for 오월 (May)

More examples

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

I want to travel in May.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 오월에o wo re

    in May

  • 오월 초o wol cho

    early May

  • 오월 말o wol mal

    late May

Similar words

5월5wol: The calendar form of May written with the numeral 5 before the word for month.
가정의 달kajeongui tal: A Korean name for May linked to family-centered events and celebrations.

Definition in Korean

연중에서 순서로 다섯째에 해당하는 달 이름yeon jung e seo sun seo ro ta seot jjae e hae dang ha neun tal i reum

Word origin

The name combines Sino-Korean terms for five and month, directly describing May as the fifth month.

Usage tips

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

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