Korean Dictionary
How to say "Day" in Korean
“Day” in Korean is 날 (pronounced "nal").
날
nal
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
The word for day, used to refer to a 24-hour period. This is commonly used in dates, schedules, and everyday conversations.
Example Sentence
하루에 8시간을 자요.
I sleep 8 hours a day.
How to use 날 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Day” is 날, romanized as nal.
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 날.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "날" (nal) sounds like "nahl." The 'ㄴ' is like 'n' in "night," and 'ㅏ' is like 'ah' in "father," followed by 'ㄹ' which is a light 'l' sound, almost like the 'l' in "ball."
More Example Sentences
Expressing a positive feeling about the current day.
오늘은 좋은 날이에요.
Today is a good day.
Asking about a preferred day for a meeting or event.
어떤 날이 좋아요?
Which day is good?
Declining an invitation for a specific day.
그 날은 제가 바빠요.
I'm busy on that day.
Cultural Context
"날" is a versatile word for "day," often referring to a specific day (e.g., "생일날" - birthday) or "day" in general. While "하루" (haru) specifically means "one day" or "a day's duration," "날" is more about the specific calendar day. It's commonly used in greetings like "좋은 날 되세요!" (Have a good day!) as a polite farewell.
Editorial note
We review entries like 날 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
그 날
that day
날마다
every day
날이 좋다
the weather is good (literally, the day is good)
Related Expressions
하루
haru
one day / a day (duration)
요일
yoil
day of the week
날짜
naljja
date
매일
maeil
every day
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