Korean Dictionary
How to say "March" in Korean
“March” in Korean is 3월 (pronounced "sam-wol").
3월
sam-wol
Usage & Context
The word for March, the third month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and spring celebrations.
Example Sentence
3월에 봄이 시작돼요.
Spring starts in March.
How to use 3월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “March” is 3월, romanized as sam-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 3월.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '삼' (sam), sounds like the English word 'sum'. The second syllable, '월' (wol), sounds like 'wore' but with a softer 'l' at the end, almost like 'wull'. Combine them for 'sum-wull'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the academic calendar in Korea.
3월부터 새 학년이 시작돼요.
The new school year starts from March.
Talking about seasonal changes and the arrival of spring.
3월에는 날씨가 많이 풀려요.
The weather gets much milder in March.
Mentioning a significant national holiday.
3월 1일은 삼일절이에요.
March 1st is Independence Movement Day.
Cultural Context
March 1st is Samiljeol (삼일절), a national holiday commemorating the 1919 independence movement against Japanese colonial rule. Unlike many Western countries, the new school year in Korea begins in March. Also, March 14th is White Day (화이트데이), when men give gifts to women, often reciprocating Valentine's Day gestures.
Editorial note
We review entries like 3월 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
3월에 봐요.
See you in March.
3월 중순
Mid-March
3월 학기
March semester
Related Expressions
2월
i-wol
February
4월
sa-wol
April
새 학년
sae hak-nyeon
New school year
화이트데이
hwaiteu-dei
White Day
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