Korean Dictionary
How to say "Summer" in Korean
“Summer” in Korean is 여름 (pronounced "Yeoreum").
여름
Yeoreum
Usage & Context
Korean summers (June-August) are hot and humid, with the 장마 (monsoon season, jangma) bringing heavy rains. Beaches and mountain streams become popular escapes. Traditional summer foods include 삼계탕 (ginseng chicken soup) on 복날 (dog days of summer), and 빙수 (shaved ice). Air conditioning is essential.
Example Sentence
한국 여름은 덥고 습해요. 에어컨 없이는 못 살아요.
Korean summer is hot and humid. You can't live without air conditioning.
How to use 여름 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Summer” is 여름, romanized as Yeoreum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Two syllables: 'yeo-reum.' 'Yeo' is like 'yuh' with a slight 'aw' lean, and 'reum' sounds like 'rum' but lighter. Put together: 'YUH-rum.'
More Example Sentences
Warning a visitor before their trip
한국 여름은 생각보다 훨씬 습해요.
Korean summers are way more humid than you'd think.
Sharing travel plans at the office
여름 휴가 때 부산에 갈 거예요.
I'm going to Busan for summer vacation.
Recommending a dessert cafe to a friend
여름에는 빙수가 최고예요.
Bingsu is the best in summer.
Cultural Context
Korean summer runs roughly June through August and peaks with 장마 (the monsoon) in late June/early July — a solid stretch of humid, rainy days when Koreans famously eat 파전과 막걸리 (savory pancakes and rice wine) to the sound of rain. The three hottest days of the year are the 삼복 (three bok days — 초복, 중복, 말복), when it's traditional to eat 삼계탕 (ginseng chicken soup) to restore stamina. Beach season means 해수욕장 trips to 해운대 or 경포대.
Editorial note
We review entries like 여름 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
너무 더워요.
It's too hot.
여름이 제일 좋아요.
Summer is my favorite.
에어컨 켜 주세요.
Please turn on the AC.
Related Expressions
장마
jangma
Monsoon / rainy season
삼계탕
samgyetang
Ginseng chicken soup
빙수
bingsu
Shaved ice dessert
해수욕장
haesuyokjang
Swimming beach
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