Korean Dictionary
How to say "Friday" in Korean
“Friday” in Korean is 금요일 (pronounced "geum-yoil").
금요일
geum-yoil
Usage & Context
The word for Friday, the last day of the work week. This is commonly used in schedules and weekend planning.
Example Sentence
금요일에 주말이 시작돼요.
The weekend starts on Friday.
How to use 금요일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Friday” is 금요일, romanized as geum-yoil.
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 금요일.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "금" (geum), rhymes with "gum" (as in chewing gum). "요" (yo) is like the "yo" in "yogurt," and "일" (il) is similar to "eel." Put it together for "gum-yo-eel," with a natural flow.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a work event.
금요일 저녁에 회식 있어요.
There's a company dinner on Friday evening.
Expressing excitement for the end of the work week.
금요일만 기다리고 있어요!
I'm just waiting for Friday!
Describing a regular weekly activity.
매주 금요일에 운동해요.
I exercise every Friday.
Cultural Context
"금요일" (Friday) is often referred to as "불금" (bulgeum), short for "불타는 금요일" (bultaneun geumyoil), meaning "burning Friday." This term signifies the excitement and anticipation for the weekend, often involving social gatherings, drinks, or special plans. It's a very common term in daily conversation and media, especially among young people and office workers.
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Common Phrases
금요일 밤
Friday night
금요일에 만나요
See you on Friday
불금 보내세요!
Have a great "Burning Friday"!
Related Expressions
불금
bulgeum
Burning Friday (exciting Friday)
주말
ju-mal
Weekend
토요일
to-yoil
Saturday
평일
pyeong-il
Weekday
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