Korean word

금요일

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeumyoil

Meaning

  • nounFriday

Example

오늘은 금요일이에요.o neu reun keu myo i ri e yo

Today is Friday.

Illustration for 금요일 (Friday)

More examples

이번 금요일에 약속이 있어요.i beon keu myo i re yak sso gi i sseo yo

I have plans this Friday.

Core concept

A weekday that leads into the weekend and often feels like a time for weekend plans.

Common phrases

  • 이번 금요일i beon keu myo il

    this Friday

  • 매주 금요일mae ju keu myo il

    every Friday

  • 금요일마다keu myo il ma da

    every Friday

Similar words

토요일toyoil: Names day six of the weekly cycle, commonly spent resting, playing, or enjoying hobbies.
목요일mogyoil: Names day four of the weekly cycle, a useful time for arranging upcoming plans.
주말chumal: Names the stretch at the week's end when people often relax or go out.
평일pyeongil: Names an ordinary day when school, work, and daily routines usually continue.

Definition in Korean

일주일에서 다섯째 날로, 보통 주말이 시작하기 전의 날을 가리킨다.il ju i re seo ta seot jjae nal lo po tong chu ma ri si ja ka gi cheo nui na reul ka ri kin da

Word origin

The word is formed from the traditional weekday name for metal, which is also linked with Venus, and the word for weekday.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this word is useful when making plans for the weekend or describing the last school day.

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