Korean Dictionary
How to say "July" in Korean
“July” in Korean is 7월 (pronounced "chil-wol").
7월
chil-wol
Usage & Context
The word for July, the seventh month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and summer vacation planning.
Example Sentence
7월은 매우 더워요.
July is very hot.
How to use 7월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “July” is 7월, romanized as chil-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 7월.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, 칠 (chil), sounds like 'chill' but with a slightly shorter 'i' sound. The second part, 월 (wol), sounds like 'wore' or 'wall' with an 'oh' sound, and the 'l' is soft, almost like the 'l' in 'bowl'. When combined, the 'l' from 'chil' naturally connects to 'wol', making it flow like 'chill-wore'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a birthday date.
7월 25일이 제 생일이에요.
July 25th is my birthday.
Planning a summer trip.
저희는 7월에 제주도로 휴가 갈 거예요.
We're going on vacation to Jeju Island in July.
Discussing the start of a new activity.
7월부터 수영 강습을 시작했어요.
I started swimming lessons from July.
Cultural Context
July in Korea is typically the peak of summer, often referred to as 장마철 (jangma-cheol), the monsoon season, with high humidity and frequent rain. It's a popular time for summer vacations, especially to beaches like Haeundae or islands like Jeju. Many K-pop groups release 'summer songs' during this month to match the seasonal vibe.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
7월 초
Early July
7월 말
Late July
7월에 만나요!
See you in July!
Related Expressions
여름
yeoreum
Summer
장마
jangma
Monsoon season
휴가
hyuga
Vacation
7월 7일
chil-wol chil-il
July 7th (often associated with Chilseok, a traditional holiday)
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