Korean Dictionary
How to say "October" in Korean
“October” in Korean is 10월 (pronounced "sip-wol").
10월
sip-wol
Usage & Context
The word for October, the tenth month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and autumn activities.
Example Sentence
10월은 날씨가 좋아요.
The weather is nice in October.
How to use 10월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “October” is 10월, romanized as sip-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 10월.
Pronunciation Guide
십 (sip) sounds like 'ship'. 월 (wol) is pronounced like 'wore' or 'wall' with an 'oh' sound and a soft 'l'. When combined, the 'p' in 'sip' often changes to a 'b' sound when followed by 'w' in natural speech, making it sound more like 'shib-wol' or 'shib-wore'.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a seasonal activity.
10월은 단풍 구경하기 가장 좋은 달이에요.
October is the best month to see autumn foliage.
Discussing a national holiday.
한글날은 10월 9일이에요.
Hangeul Day is October 9th.
Giving a travel recommendation for a specific month.
10월에 제주도에 가면 억새가 정말 예뻐요.
If you go to Jeju Island in October, the silver grass is really beautiful.
Cultural Context
October is widely considered the most beautiful month in Korea, with crisp air and stunning autumn foliage (단풍, danpung). Many people go hiking to enjoy the colorful mountains. October 9th is Hangeul Day, a national holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, which is a source of great national pride. It's also a popular month for outdoor festivals.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
10월의 신부
October bride (popular wedding month)
10월 연휴
October long weekend
10월에 태어난 사람
Person born in October
Related Expressions
단풍
danpung
Autumn foliage
한글날
Hangeullal
Hangeul Day (October 9th)
가을 축제
gaeul chukje
Autumn festival
날씨가 좋다
nalssiga jota
The weather is good
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