Korean Dictionary
How to say "February" in Korean
“February” in Korean is 2월 (pronounced "i-wol").
2월
i-wol
Usage & Context
The word for February, the second month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and Valentine's Day celebrations.
Example Sentence
2월은 짧아요.
February is short.
How to use 2월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “February” is 2월, romanized as 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
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '이' (i), sounds like the 'ee' in 'see'. The second syllable, '월' (wol), sounds like 'wore' but with a softer 'l' at the end, almost like 'wull'. Combine them for 'ee-wull'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a specific date and holiday.
2월 14일은 발렌타인 데이예요.
February 14th is Valentine's Day.
Making future travel plans.
다음 2월에 한국에 갈 거예요.
I'm going to Korea next February.
Discussing personality traits based on birth month.
2월에 태어난 사람들은 로맨틱하다고 하던데.
They say people born in February are romantic.
Cultural Context
In Korea, Valentine's Day (2월 14일) is traditionally when women give gifts (often chocolates) to men. Men then reciprocate on White Day (3월 14일). Lunar New Year (설날), a major traditional holiday, often falls in February, making it a time for family gatherings and traditional foods.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
2월에 만나요.
See you in February.
2월 초
Early February
2월 말
Late February
Related Expressions
1월
il-wol
January
3월
sam-wol
March
발렌타인 데이
ballentain dei
Valentine's Day
설날
seollal
Lunar New Year
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