Learning the days of the week in Korean is a great way to build your everyday vocabulary. Whether you’re planning your schedule, talking about your routine, or understanding announcements, these words will come in handy.
Korean day names are based on Sino-Korean elements and have a unique structure. Below, you’ll find a vocabulary table with the days of the week in Korean, followed by a table with useful phrases and expressions related to the topic.
Days of the Week in Korean
| English | Korean with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| Monday |
월요일 |
| Tuesday |
화요일 |
| Wednesday |
수요일 |
| Thursday |
목요일 |
| Friday |
금요일 |
| Saturday |
토요일 |
| Sunday |
일요일 |
Useful Phrases Related To Days Of The Week In Korean
| English | Korean with pronunciation volume_down |
|---|---|
| day |
하루 |
| morning |
오전 |
| today |
오늘 |
| tomorrow |
내일 |
| yesterday |
어제 |
| week |
주 |
| weekend |
주말 |
How Korean Day Names Are Formed
In Korean, each day of the week ends with the word 요일 (yo-il), which simply means “day of the week.” The first part of each word is derived from a Sino-Korean character, often linked to natural elements or celestial bodies:
- 월요일 (wol-yoil) – Monday – 월 (moon): “Moon day”
- 화요일 (hwa-yoil) – Tuesday – 화 (fire): “Fire day”
- 수요일 (su-yoil) – Wednesday – 수 (water): “Water day”
- 목요일 (mok-yoil) – Thursday – 목 (wood): “Wood day”
- 금요일 (geum-yoil) – Friday – 금 (metal/gold): “Gold day”
- 토요일 (to-yoil) – Saturday – 토 (earth): “Earth day”
- 일요일 (il-yoil) – Sunday – 일 (sun): “Sun day”
This structure makes it easier to recognize and remember the day names. When referring to something happening on a specific day, the particle 에 (e) is often added: for example, 월요일에 만나요 means “Let’s meet on Monday.”