Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spring" in Korean
“Spring” in Korean is 봄 (pronounced "Bom").
봄
Bom
Usage & Context
Spring in Korea (March-May) is beloved for cherry blossoms (벚꽃), which transform streets and parks into pink wonderlands. The 벚꽃 축제 (cherry blossom festival) draws millions of visitors. Spring also brings 황사 (yellow dust from China) which can affect air quality.
Example Sentence
봄에 벚꽃이 피면 정말 예뻐요.
When cherry blossoms bloom in spring, it's really beautiful.
How to use 봄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spring” is 봄, romanized as Bom.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
A single syllable: 'bom.' Start with a soft 'b' that almost sounds like 'p,' then an 'oh' vowel, and close with a gentle 'm' — 'BOHM.' Keep it crisp and short.
More Example Sentences
Chatting with a friend in late March
봄이 되니까 꽃이 피기 시작했어요.
Now that spring is here, the flowers have started blooming.
Complaining to a coworker about seasonal allergies
봄에는 알레르기 때문에 힘들어요.
In spring I struggle because of allergies.
Inviting a friend to a seasonal event
이번 봄에 여의도 벚꽃 축제 갈래요?
Want to go to the Yeouido cherry blossom festival this spring?
Cultural Context
Spring in Korea is framed around 벚꽃 (cherry blossoms) — there's even a 벚꽃 엔딩 phenomenon where the Busker Busker song of the same name re-charts on streaming services every April. Office workers plan 벚꽃 데이트 (cherry blossom dates) at Yeouido or Jinhae, while parents and kids do 소풍 (picnics). But spring is also the season of 황사 and 미세먼지, so Koreans check the air quality app before committing to outdoor plans.
Editorial note
We review entries like 봄 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
봄이 왔어요.
Spring has come.
봄 날씨가 좋네요.
The spring weather is nice.
봄 옷 사야겠어요.
I need to buy spring clothes.
Related Expressions
벚꽃
beotkkot
Cherry blossom
봄바람
bombaram
Spring breeze
꽃놀이
kkotnori
Flower viewing outing
황사
hwangsa
Yellow dust (from Gobi Desert)
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