Korean Dictionary
How to say "Call it a Day" in Korean
“Call it a Day” in Korean is 오늘은 여기서 끝내다 (pronounced "Oneuleun Yeogiseo Kkeunnada").
오늘은 여기서 끝내다
Oneuleun Yeogiseo Kkeunnada
Usage & Context
Calling it a day means stopping work or an activity for the day. This phrase is commonly used in Korean workplaces and casual settings when wrapping up for the day.
Example Sentence
오늘은 여기서 끝내고 내일 계속 합시다.
Let's call it a day here and continue tomorrow.
How to use 오늘은 여기서 끝내다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Call it a Day” is 오늘은 여기서 끝내다, romanized as Oneuleun Yeogiseo Kkeunnada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 오늘은 여기서 끝내다.
Pronunciation Guide
오늘은 (o-neul-eun) sounds like 'oh-nool-eun'. 여기서 (yeo-gi-seo) is 'yuh-gee-saw'. 끝내다 (kkeut-nae-da) is 'koot' (strong 'k', short 'oo'), 'nay', and 'dah'. The 'kkeut' has a strong, aspirated 'k' sound.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
오늘은 여기서 끝내시죠
oneureun yeogiseo kkeutnaesijyo
A polite suggestion to call it a day, often used in formal settings.
Casual (반말)
오늘은 여기서 끝내자
oneureun yeogiseo kkeutnaeja
A casual suggestion to call it a day, often used among friends or peers.
More Example Sentences
Ending a lengthy meeting in a professional setting.
회의가 길어졌으니 오늘은 여기서 끝내고 내일 다시 이야기합시다.
The meeting has been long, so let's call it a day here and talk again tomorrow.
A casual suggestion to a friend or colleague to stop working/studying.
너무 피곤해, 오늘은 여기서 끝내고 집에 가자.
I'm too tired, let's call it a day here and go home.
Informing someone about pausing a task until the next week.
오늘은 여기서 끝내고 다음 주에 이어서 할게요.
I'll call it a day here and continue next week.
Cultural Context
This phrase is very common in Korean workplaces, study groups, and even casual gatherings. It's a polite and clear way to signal the end of a task or activity for the day. It's often followed by '수고하셨습니다' (You've worked hard/Good job today) to acknowledge everyone's effort, or '내일 계속합시다' (Let's continue tomorrow) to indicate future plans. While work-life balance is a growing concern, historically, Koreans often worked long hours, making 'calling it a day' a welcome signal.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
오늘은 여기서 끝낼까요?
Shall we call it a day here?
오늘은 여기서 끝내고 가자
Let's call it a day here and go.
이만 끝내자
Let's finish it now / Call it a day.
Related Expressions
퇴근하다
toegeunhada
to leave work
마치다
machida
to finish, complete
다음으로 미루다
daeum-euro miruda
to postpone until next time
시작하다
sijakhada
to start (antonym)
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