오늘이 며칠이에요?
Introduction:
The phrase "오늘이 며칠이에요?" (oneuri myeochirieyo) translates to "What is today’s date?" in English. This is a polite and common way to ask for the exact date, such as the day of the month, in Korean. It’s especially useful when discussing schedules, appointments, or important events.
In this phrase:
- 오늘 (oneul) means "today."
- 며칠 (myeochil) means "what day" or "which date."
- 이에요 (ieyo) is a polite sentence ending.
This expression is great for both casual and formal conversations when you want to clarify the specific day of the month.
More Expressions:
Here are some related time and date expressions to expand your vocabulary:
오늘 몇 일이에요? (Oneul myeot irieyo?)
- Translation: What is today’s day? (Another way to ask for the date)
오늘은 9월 29일이에요 (Oneureun guwol isipgu-il-ieyo)
- Translation: Today is September 29th.
생일이 며칠이에요? (Saengiri myeochirieyo?)
- Translation: What is your birthday?
내일이 며칠이에요? (Naeiri myeochirieyo?)
- Translation: What is tomorrow’s date?
오늘 무슨 날이에요? (Oneul museun narieyo?)
- Translation: What is today? (Used to ask if today is a special day or event)
이번 달 (Ibeon dal)
- Translation: This month.
Example Sentences:
Here are some useful sentences for discussing dates:
오늘이 몇 월 며칠이에요? (Oneuri myeot wol myeochirieyo?)
- Translation: What is today’s month and date?
오늘은 10월 1일이에요 (Oneureun siwol il-il-ieyo)
- Translation: Today is October 1st.
생일이 12월 25일이에요 (Saengiri sibiwol isip-o-il-ieyo)
- Translation: My birthday is December 25th.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 오늘 (Oneul) is pronounced "oh-neul."
- 며칠 (Myeochil) is pronounced "myuh-chil," with a soft "myuh."
Learning "오늘이 며칠이에요?" and related expressions will help you in daily conversations when you need to discuss dates or appointments. Keep practicing these expressions to confidently talk about dates in Korean!