Learning the days of the week is a simple yet essential step toward mastering everyday Korean conversation. Whether you’re organizing meetups, understanding schedules, or immersing yourself in Korean culture, knowing these basics is incredibly helpful.
Korean Days of the Week:
- Monday: 월요일 (wol-yoil)
- Tuesday: 화요일 (hwa-yoil)
- Wednesday: 수요일 (su-yoil)
- Thursday: 목요일 (mok-yoil)
- Friday: 금요일 (geum-yoil)
- Saturday: 토요일 (to-yoil)
- Sunday: 일요일 (il-yoil)
Do you notice a pattern? Each day ends with 요일 (yoil), meaning “day of the week.” The first part originates from Chinese characters representing natural elements and celestial bodies:
- 월 (wol): Moon
- 화 (hwa): Fire (Mars)
- 수 (su): Water (Mercury)
- 목 (mok): Wood (Jupiter)
- 금 (geum): Gold/Metal (Venus)
- 토 (to): Earth (Saturn)
- 일 (il): Sun
Useful Phrases to Get Started:
- 오늘은 무슨 요일이에요? (Oneureun museun yoirieyo?) – “What day is today?”
- 내일은 금요일이에요. (Naeireun geumyoirieyo.) – “Tomorrow is Friday.”
- 토요일에 만나요! (Toyoire mannayo!) – “See you on Saturday!”
Mastering these fundamental phrases will quickly boost your confidence in daily Korean conversations. Start practicing today, and you’ll soon be discussing the days of the week like a pro!
