Korean word

일요일

Pronunciation

Romanizationiryoil

Meaning

  • nounSunday

Example

이번 일요일에는 집에서 쉬고 싶어.i beon i ryo i re neun chi be seo swi go si peo

I want to rest at home this Sunday.

Illustration for 일요일 (Sunday)

More examples

일요일에 친구와 함께 등산할 거예요.i ryo i re chin gu wa ham kke teung san hal kkeo ye yo

I will go hiking with a friend on Sunday.

Core concept

The weekly day commonly set aside for rest, family time, or worship.

Common phrases

  • 이번 일요일i beon i ryo il

    this Sunday

  • 일요일 아침i ryo il a chim

    Sunday morning

  • 다음 일요일ta eum i ryo il

    next Sunday

Similar words

주말chumal: The period covering the end of the week, especially Saturday and Sunday.
휴일hyuil: A day when work or school is officially closed or not scheduled.

Definition in Korean

일요일은 일이라는 한자어를 포함한 주의 하루로, 전통적으로 쉬거나 예배에 가는 날을 가리키는 명사.i ryo i reun i ri ra neun han ja eo reul po ham han chu ui ha ru ro cheon tong jeo geu ro swi geo na ye bae e ka neun na reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean name combines the element meaning sun or day with the element meaning weekday.

Usage tips

  • When listening to Korean calendar talk, recognizing this word helps distinguish a specific day from a general plan for the weekend.

Opposites

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