English–Korean

“weekend” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchumal

Example

주말에는 집에서 쉬고 싶어요.chu ma re neun chi be seo swi go si peo yo

I want to rest at home on weekends.

Illustration for 주말 (weekend)

How to say “weekend” in Korean

“Weekend” in Korean is 주말 (chumal).

The final stretch of the week set aside for stepping away from the usual daily schedule.

Full entry for 주말: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 주말

이번 주말에 친구랑 영화를 볼 거예요.i beon chu ma re chin gu rang yeong hwa reul pol kkeo ye yo

This weekend, I am going to watch a movie with a friend.

Tips for using 주말

  • For weekend plans, Korean often puts 주말 (jumal, "weekend") near the start to show when the activity happens.

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