Korean Dictionary
How to say "August" in Korean
“August” in Korean is 8월 (pronounced "pal-wol").
8월
pal-wol
Usage & Context
The word for August, the eighth month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and summer vacation planning.
Example Sentence
8월은 휴가철이에요.
August is vacation season.
How to use 8월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “August” is 8월, romanized as pal-wol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 8월.
Pronunciation Guide
팔 (pal) sounds like 'pal' (as in friend) but with a slightly shorter 'a' sound and a soft 'l'. 월 (wol) is pronounced like 'wore' or 'wall' with an 'oh' sound and a soft 'l'. When spoken together, the 'l' from 'pal' connects to 'wol', creating a smooth 'pal-wore' sound.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about the extreme summer heat.
8월은 너무 더워서 에어컨 없이는 못 살아요.
August is so hot, I can't live without air conditioning.
Discussing a national holiday.
광복절은 8월 15일이에요.
Gwangbokjeol is August 15th.
Making summer vacation plans.
8월에 바다로 놀러 갈 계획이에요.
I'm planning to go play at the beach in August.
Cultural Context
August is typically the hottest month in Korea, often experiencing 열대야 (yeoldaeya), tropical nights where the temperature doesn't drop below 25°C. Many Koreans take their main summer vacation during this month. August 15th is Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day), a significant national holiday celebrating Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, often marked by special events and TV programs.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
8월 중순
Mid-August
8월에 태어났어요.
I was born in August.
8월 행사
August event
Related Expressions
더위
deowi
Heat
휴가철
hyugacheol
Vacation season
광복절
Gwangbokjeol
Liberation Day (August 15th)
여름방학
yeoreum-banghak
Summer vacation (for students)
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