Korean Dictionary
How to say "Month" in Korean
“Month” in Korean is 달 (pronounced "dal").
달
dal
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
The word for month, a period of approximately 30 days. This is commonly used in dates, birthdays, and planning.
Example Sentence
한 달에 한 번 만나요.
I meet once a month.
How to use 달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Month” is 달, romanized as dal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "달" (dal) sounds like "dahl." The 'ㄷ' is a soft 'd' sound, and 'ㅏ' is like 'ah' in "father," followed by 'ㄹ' which is a light 'l' sound, similar to the 'l' in "doll."
More Example Sentences
Asking someone about the duration of their Korean language studies.
몇 달 동안 한국어를 공부했어요?
For how many months have you studied Korean?
Informing someone about your future moving plans.
다음 달에 이사 갈 거예요.
I'm moving next month.
Complaining about a delayed salary payment.
이번 달 월급이 아직 안 나왔어요.
This month's salary hasn't come out yet.
Cultural Context
"달" means both "month" and "moon." When referring to a duration of time, it's often used with native Korean numbers (한 달, 두 달...). For specific months of the year, Sino-Korean numbers are used with "월" (wol), e.g., "일월" (January). "한 달 살기" (han dal salgi - living for a month) is a popular trend where people live in a new city or country for a month to experience local life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 달 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. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
한 달
one month
이번 달
this month
다음 달
next month
Related Expressions
월
wol
month (used with Sino-Korean numbers for specific months)
개월
gaewol
month (counter for duration, used with Sino-Korean numbers)
매달
maedal
every month
달력
dallyeok
calendar
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