다음 달
daeum dal
In Korean, the phrase for "next month" is 다음 달 (daeum dal).
다음 달 refers to the month that comes immediately after the current one. You can refine this phrase by adding specific time markers: 다음 달 초 refers to early next month, and 다음 달 말 refers to late next month.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 다음, meaning "next" and 달, meaning "month".
Which one should you use?
다음 달 is often used in contrast to 이번 달 (this month) and 지난 달 (last month).
How do you pronounce it?
daeum dal
Did you know?
- The word 다음 for 'next' may have originated as a version of the Middle Korean word 다ᄉᆞᆷ어미, which means 'stepmother'.
- The word 달 meaning 'month' is also the Korean word for 'moon'. This reflects the lunar origins of how months were tracked in early Korean culture.
- In Korean, you can distinguish between a native month 달 and a month referred to by its number 월. While 다음 달 is the standard way to say 'next month', 월 is used exclusively when naming the specific month, like 'January'.
Examples in context
- 우리는 다음 달에 이동한다.We are moving next month.This sentence is useful for stating that an action of moving will occur using 다음 달.Tatoeba #11104847 by intertime, translation #325039 by CK
- 나는 다음 달에 이동할 것이다.I'm going to move next month.This sentence is useful for expressing an intention to move using 다음 달.Tatoeba #11105973 by intertime, translation #4391132 by CK
- 나 다음 달엔 여기 없을 거야.I won't be here next month.This sentence is useful for stating a future absence using 다음 달.Tatoeba #13762046 by qlTmalffk, translation #2544341 by CK
- 이 계획은 다음 달에 시작될 예정입니다.This plan is scheduled to start next month.
- 그 회의는 차월에 예정되어 있습니다.The meeting is scheduled for next month.
- 다음 달에 친구들과 여행을 가려고 해요.I plan to go on a trip with my friends next month.
- 다음 달 초에 인턴십에 참여하게 되었어요.I will participate in an internship early next month.
- 짐은 다음 달 말에 도착할 거예요.The luggage will arrive at the end of next month.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo다음 달에 여행 갈 거예요?da-eum dal-e yeo-haeng gal geo-ye-yo?Are you going on a trip next month?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 다음 달에 제주도로 가요.ne, da-eum dal-e je-ju-do-ro ga-yo.Yes, I am going to Jeju Island next month.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 좋겠네요!jeong-mal jot-get-ne-yo!That sounds wonderful!
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨도 같이 갈래요?hyeon-u ssi-do gat-i gal-lae-yo?Do you want to go too, Hyunwoo?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 다음, 달, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
