Korean Dictionary
How to say "May" in Korean
“May” in Korean is 5월 (pronounced "o-wol").
5월
o-wol
Usage & Context
The word for May, the fifth month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and late spring activities.
Example Sentence
5월은 가정의 달이에요.
May is Family Month.
How to use 5월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “May” is 5월, romanized as o-wol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '오' (o), sounds like the 'oh' in 'go'. The second syllable, '월' (wol), sounds like 'wore' but with a softer 'l' at the end, almost like 'wull'. Combine them for 'oh-wull'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why May is a busy month for family activities.
5월은 가정의 달이라 행사가 많아요.
May is Family Month, so there are many events.
Mentioning a specific important holiday.
5월 8일은 어버이날이에요.
May 8th is Parents' Day.
Discussing gift ideas for a holiday.
5월에 어린이날 선물 뭐 사줄까?
What should I buy for Children's Day in May?
Cultural Context
May is affectionately known as '가정의 달' (Gajeong-ui Dal), or Family Month, in Korea. It features several significant family-oriented holidays: Children's Day (어린이날) on May 5th, Parents' Day (어버이날) on May 8th, and Teacher's Day (스승의 날) on May 15th. These days are marked by special family outings, gifts, and expressions of gratitude.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
5월에 만나요.
See you in May.
5월 연휴
May holidays/long weekend
5월 날씨
May weather
Related Expressions
4월
sa-wol
April
6월
yuk-wol
June
어린이날
eorininal
Children's Day
어버이날
eobeoinal
Parents' Day
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