Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Month" in Korean: 달 / 월
달 / 월dal / wol
Month in Korean is 달 / 월 (dal / wol). 달 counts month-long durations; 월 is used for named calendar months and dates.
An everyday statement
한 달 동안 여행했어요.han dal dongan yeohaenghaesseoyo.
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How to pronounce 달 / 월
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dal
/tal/
달 (dal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 달 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Month" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 달dal | Month Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 한 달han dal | one month A useful combination with 달. | A useful combination with 달. |
| 달을dareul | Month (as an object) Use 을 when 달 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 달 is the object of an action. |
| 월wol | Month An alternative shown alongside 달; choose according to the meaning. | An alternative shown alongside 달; choose according to the meaning. |
How to use 달 / 월 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
한 달 동안 여행했어요.
han dal dongan yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled for one month.
This sentence uses 달 / 월 in the month sense.
- 2A different situation
다음 달에 돌아와요.
daeum dare dorawayo.
I come back next month.
This sentence uses 달 / 월 in the month sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이번 달은 바빠요.
ibeon dareun bappayo.
I am busy this month.
This sentence uses 달 / 월 in the month sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 달 / 월
Incorrect: 달를
Correct: 달을
When practicing month, the object form of 달 is 달을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 달예요.
Correct: 달이에요.
When practicing month, when identifying something as 달, use 달이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
달 counts month-long durations; 월 is used for named calendar months and dates. The combination 한 달 (han dal) means one month.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 달 / 월
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
한 달 동안 여행했어요.
han dal dongan yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled for one month.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
다음 달에 돌아와요.
daeum dare dorawayo.
I come back next month.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Month" in Korean
What does 달 mean in Korean?
Month in Korean is 달 / 월 (dal / wol). 달 counts month-long durations; 월 is used for named calendar months and dates.
How do I use 한 달?
한 달 (han dal) means one month. 달 counts month-long durations; 월 is used for named calendar months and dates.
Which object particle goes after 달?
The object form is 달을 because 달 ends in a consonant.
How is 달 pronounced?
달 (dal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 달 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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