Korean Dictionary
How to say "November" in Korean
“November” in Korean is 11월 (pronounced "sip-il-wol").
11월
sip-il-wol
Usage & Context
The word for November, the eleventh month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and late autumn activities.
Example Sentence
11월은 추워지고 있어요.
It is getting cold in November.
How to use 11월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “November” is 11월, romanized as sip-il-wol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
십일 (sip-il) sounds like 'ship-ill'. The 'p' in 'sip' changes to a 'b' sound when followed by 'il', so it's more like 'shib-il'. 월 (wol) is pronounced like 'wore' or 'wall' with an 'oh' sound and a soft 'l'. Together, it flows as 'shib-ill-wore', with the 'l' from 'il' connecting to 'wol'.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice on appropriate clothing for the weather.
11월부터는 코트나 패딩을 입어야 해요.
From November, you have to wear a coat or padded jacket.
Discussing a major national exam.
수능은 보통 11월 중순에 봐요.
The Suneung is usually taken in mid-November.
Talking about the possibility of early winter weather.
11월 말에는 첫눈이 올 수도 있어요.
It might snow for the first time in late November.
Cultural Context
November in Korea marks the transition from late autumn to early winter. The weather gets significantly colder, and people start wearing warmer clothes like coats and padded jackets. The most significant event is the Suneung (수능), the College Scholastic Ability Test, a nationwide university entrance exam held annually in mid-November. This day is a huge deal for high school seniors, with the entire country often adjusting schedules to ensure smooth exam conditions.
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Common Phrases
11월 행사
November event
11월에 추워져요.
It gets cold in November.
11월 세일
November sale (e.g., Black Friday equivalent)
Related Expressions
겨울
gyeoul
Winter
수능
Suneung
College Scholastic Ability Test
첫눈
cheotnun
First snow
김장
gimjang
Kimchi-making season (often in late autumn/early winter)
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