Korean Dictionary
How to say "December" in Korean
“December” in Korean is 12월 (pronounced "sip-i-wol").
12월
sip-i-wol
Usage & Context
The word for December, the twelfth month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and holiday celebrations.
Example Sentence
12월은 크리스마스 달이에요.
December is the Christmas month.
How to use 12월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “December” is 12월, romanized as sip-i-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 12월.
Pronunciation Guide
"12월" (sip-i-wol) is pronounced like "ship-ee-wul". "십" (sip) sounds like "ship" without the 'h'. "이" (i) is like the "ee" in "see". "월" (wol) is like "wul" or "wore" but with a softer 'l' sound at the end, almost like "wuhl".
More Example Sentences
Talking about a specific date.
12월 25일은 크리스마스예요.
December 25th is Christmas.
Describing weather in a specific month.
12월에 한국은 많이 추워요.
Korea is very cold in December.
Sharing a personal date.
저희 결혼기념일은 12월이에요.
Our wedding anniversary is in December.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 12월 is a time for year-end gatherings (송년회, songnyeonhoe) and Christmas, which is a public holiday. While Christmas is celebrated, it's often seen more as a romantic holiday for couples than a family-centric one, unlike in some Western countries. The end of 12월 also leads directly into the New Year (새해, saehae) celebrations, making it a festive and reflective period.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
12월에 만나요.
See you in December.
12월은 바쁜 달이에요.
December is a busy month.
12월까지 기다려야 해요.
I have to wait until December.
Related Expressions
1월
il-wol
January
11월
sip-il-wol
November
달
dal
Month
연말
yeonmal
Year-end
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