Korean word

토요일

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoyoil

Meaning

  • nounSaturday

Example

이번 토요일에는 파티가 있어.i beon to yo i re neun pa ti ga i sseo

There is a party this Saturday.

Illustration for 토요일 (Saturday)

More examples

다음 토요일에 친구랑 점심 먹기로 했어요.ta eum to yo i re chin gu rang cheom sim meok kki ro hae sseo yo

I plan to have lunch with a friend next Saturday.

Core concept

A familiar weekend day when regular school and work routines pause and people choose how to spend their time.

Common phrases

  • 다음 토요일ta eum to yo il

    next Saturday

  • 매주 토요일mae ju to yo il

    every Saturday

Similar words

주말chumal: The period at the end of the week is often used for rest, trips, and social activities.
휴일hyuil: A day without regular work or school may be a usual rest day or an officially set holiday.
일요일iryoil: The final day of the week is often set aside for rest, family time, or worship.
금요일keumyoil: The fifth day of the week is a regular school or workday near the week's end.

Definition in Korean

한 주의 여섯째 날로 많은 사람이 쉬거나 여가를 보내는 날.han chu ui yeo seot jjae nal lo ma neun sa ra mi swi geo na yeo ga reul po nae neun nal

Word origin

Its name reflects an old system that names the days of the week through the five elements and heavenly bodies, with Saturday linked to earth.

Usage tips

  • Adding a calendar date to Saturday is useful for avoiding confusion about which weekend an invitation or plan means.

Opposites

Related words

  • 토요일저녁toyoiljeonyeokSaturday eveningnoun

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