Korean word

화요일

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwayoil

Meaning

  • nounTuesday

Example

화요일에 약속이 있어요.hwa yo i re yak sso gi i sseo yo

I have an appointment on Tuesday.

Illustration for 화요일 (Tuesday)

More examples

매주 화요일에 축구를 해요.mae ju hwa yo i re chuk kku reul hae yo

I play soccer every Tuesday.

Core concept

The weekday that comes immediately after Monday.

Common phrases

  • 화요일에hwa yo i re

    on Tuesday

  • 매주 화요일mae ju hwa yo il

    every Tuesday

  • 다음 화요일ta eum hwa yo il

    next Tuesday

Similar words

화hwa: A short label for Tuesday used in calendars, notes, or messages.
요일yoil: A word placed after a day name to show its place in the week.

Definition in Korean

월요일 다음에 오는 요일의 이름으로, 보통 '화'라고 줄여 쓰는 명사.wo ryo il ta eu me o neun yo i rui i reu meu ro po tong hwa ra go chu ryeo sseu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The name 화요일 (hwayoil, "Tuesday") combines 화 (hwa, "fire") with 요일 (yoil, "weekday") and reflects the old East Asian naming system that links this day with fire and Mars.

Usage tips

  • On a Korean calendar, 화 (hwa, "Tuesday shorthand") is a compact label for this weekday, so it helps when reading dates and appointments.

Related words

  • 화요일마다hwayoilmadaevery Tuesdayadverb

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