Korean Dictionary
How to say "Monsoon" in Korean
“Monsoon” in Korean is 몬순 (pronounced "monsun").
몬순
monsun
Usage & Context
A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain. Korea experiences monsoon effects during summer. The monsoon season is important for agriculture.
Example Sentence
몬순 시즌에는 비가 많이 내려요.
It rains a lot during the monsoon season.
How to use 몬순 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Monsoon” is 몬순, romanized as monsun.
Usage tip
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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 몬순.
Pronunciation Guide
This is a direct transliteration. 'Mon' sounds like 'mon' in 'money'. 'Sun' sounds like 'soon'. Pronounce it like 'MON-soon', with a slight emphasis on 'mon'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing geography or climate with someone.
동남아시아는 몬순 기후의 영향을 많이 받아요.
Southeast Asia is heavily affected by monsoon climate.
Explaining climate patterns.
몬순 지역에서는 우기와 건기가 뚜렷하게 나타나요.
In monsoon regions, the wet and dry seasons are distinct.
Explaining the connection between jangma and monsoon.
한국의 여름철 장마도 넓은 의미에서는 몬순의 일종이라고 볼 수 있어요.
Korea's summer rainy season (jangma) can also be seen as a type of monsoon in a broad sense.
Cultural Context
While Korea experiences a distinct rainy season (장마, jangma), the term '몬순' is more commonly used in a broader, global context, especially when discussing the climate of Southeast Asia or India. Koreans understand '몬순' but typically refer to their own summer rains as '장마.' It's generally considered a more academic or international term in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 몬순 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
몬순 기후
Monsoon climate
몬순 지역
Monsoon region
몬순 시즌
Monsoon season
Related Expressions
장마
jangma
rainy season (specific to Korea/East Asia)
우기
ugi
wet season
건기
geongi
dry season
열대기후
yeoldaegihu
tropical climate
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