3월
sam-wol
The Korean word for the month of March is 3월 (sam-wol).
3월 is used to refer specifically to the third month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: third month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of the number three (삼) and the word for month (월), literally meaning "third month".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing that something happens 'in March', the particle 에 is added to the end of the word to form 3월에.
How do you pronounce it?
sam-wol
Did you know?
- In Korea, 3월 is often associated with the 'start of the year' because the school semester begins in March rather than September or January.
- March 1st is a major national holiday in Korea called 삼일절 or 'Samiljeol', commemorating the 1919 independence movement.
- In Korean, the word for 'month' 월 can also mean 'Monday' when used in the context of the days of the week (월요일), as both share the same root meaning 'moon'.
Examples in context
- 3월에는 훨씬 따뜻해질 것이다.It'll become much warmer in March.This sentence shows how to use 3월 to discuss weather changes.Tatoeba #11104667 by intertime, translation #11104541 by CK
- 내 생일은 3월 22일이다.My birthday is on March 22.This sentence demonstrates using 3월 when stating a specific date for a birthday.Tatoeba #1008623 by Sudajaengi, translation #251418 by CN
- 1월, 2월, 3월, 4월, 5월, 6월, 7월, 8월, 9월, 10월, 11월, 12월.January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.This sentence lists the months of the year, including 3월.Tatoeba #13644466 by Adelpa, translation #7910253 by MarijnKp
- 3월은 제 가장 좋아하는 달입니다.March is my favorite month.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are discussing their vacation plans.
- 민준 Min-jun언제 여행 가고 싶어요?eonje yeohaeng gago sipeoyo?When do you want to go on a trip?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 3월에 가고 싶어요.jeoneun sam-wol-e gago sipeoyo.I want to go in March.
- 민준 Min-jun3월은 날씨가 정말 좋죠.sam-wol-eun nalssiga jeongmal jochyo.The weather is really nice in March.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요, 그때가 딱 좋아요.majayo, geuttaega ttak joayo.That's right, that time is perfect.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
