1. Introduction
The days of the week in Korean are based on Sino-Korean words that are connected to natural elements like the sun, moon, and planets.
Learning them is essential for talking about schedules, appointments, and daily life.
2. Days of the Week
월요일 (woryoil) = Monday (Moon day)
화요일 (hwayoil) = Tuesday (Fire day)
수요일 (suyoil) = Wednesday (Water day)
목요일 (mogyoil) = Thursday (Wood day)
금요일 (geumyoil) = Friday (Gold/Metal day)
토요일 (toyoil) = Saturday (Earth day)
일요일 (iryoil) = Sunday (Sun day)
3. Usage Examples
오늘은 월요일이다. (oneureun woryoilida) = Today is Monday.
내일은 화요일이다. (naireun hwayoilida) = Tomorrow is Tuesday.
나는 수요일에 친구를 만난다. (naneun suyoire chingureul mannan da) = I meet a friend on Wednesday.
금요일은 내가 제일 좋아하는 날이다. (geumyoireun naega jeil johahaneun nalida) = Friday is my favorite day.
4. Sentence Practice
오늘은 무슨 요일입니까? (oneureun museun yoirimnikka) = What day is it today?
토요일에 영화를 본다. (toyore e yeonghwareul bonda) = I watch a movie on Saturday.
일요일에는 쉬고 싶다. (iryoireneun swigo sipda) = I want to rest on Sunday.
5. Exercises
Say all the days of the week in order.
Write the days of the week three times each.
Make three sentences about your weekly schedule using 요일.
6. Summary
The Korean days of the week are easy to remember once you notice the pattern: every day ends with 요일.
They are essential for making plans and talking about time in daily life.