월요일 Monday

 

월요일

Introduction:

The word "월요일" (woryoil) translates to "Monday" in English. In Korean, the days of the week are named after celestial bodies, and 월요일 directly relates to the "moon," as 월 (wol) means "moon." 요일 (yoil) means "day of the week." Together, 월요일 means "Monday," or "moon day."

This is an essential word to know when discussing schedules, plans, and weekly routines.

More Expressions:

Here are the other days of the week in Korean, which follow a similar structure:

  1. 일요일 (Iryoil)

    • Translation: Sunday (Sun day)
  2. 화요일 (Hwayoil)

    • Translation: Tuesday (Fire day, related to Mars)
  3. 수요일 (Suyoil)

    • Translation: Wednesday (Water day, related to Mercury)
  4. 목요일 (Mogyoil)

    • Translation: Thursday (Wood day, related to Jupiter)
  5. 금요일 (Geumyoil)

    • Translation: Friday (Gold day, related to Venus)
  6. 토요일 (Toyoil)

    • Translation: Saturday (Earth day, related to Saturn)

Example Sentences:

Here are some useful sentences involving the days of the week:

  1. 월요일에 회의가 있어요 (Woryoile hoega isseoyo)

    • Translation: I have a meeting on Monday.
  2. 이번 주 월요일 (Ibeon ju woryoil)

    • Translation: This Monday.
  3. 다음 주 월요일에 봐요 (Daeum ju woryoile bwayo)

    • Translation: See you next Monday.
  4. 월요일부터 금요일까지 일해요 (Woryoilbuteo geumyoilkkaji ilhaeyo)

    • Translation: I work from Monday to Friday.

Pronunciation Tips:

  • 월 (Wol) is pronounced like "wuhl," similar to "wool."
  • 요일 (Yoil) sounds like "yo-eel," with a slight emphasis on the "yo."

By learning "월요일" and other days of the week, you can comfortably manage conversations about schedules, events, and plans in Korean. Keep practicing these expressions, and you’ll soon master talking about the days of the week in Korean!

🏆 Click and find more on [Google] , [Bing], [YouTube]
Previous Post Next Post