Korean Dictionary
How to say "Monday" in Korean
“Monday” in Korean is 월요일 (pronounced "wol-yoil").
월요일
wol-yoil
Usage & Context
The word for Monday, the first day of the work week. This is commonly used in schedules and weekly planning.
Example Sentence
월요일에 학교에 가요.
I go to school on Monday.
How to use 월요일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Monday” is 월요일, romanized as wol-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 월요일.
Pronunciation Guide
This word has three syllables. "Wol" sounds like the English word "wall." "Yo" sounds like "yo" in "yogurt." "Il" sounds like "eel." Put it all together: "wall-yo-eel." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about the start of the work week with colleagues.
월요일 아침은 항상 피곤해요.
Monday mornings are always tiring.
Informing team members about an upcoming work event.
다음 월요일에 회의가 있어요.
There's a meeting next Monday.
A friend making a resolution to start something new.
월요일부터 다이어트 시작할 거예요!
I'm going to start my diet from Monday!
Cultural Context
Just like in many Western cultures, "월요일 병 (wol-yoil byeong)" or "Monday Sickness" is a common concept in Korea, referring to the fatigue and reluctance people feel at the start of the work or school week. K-dramas often depict characters dreading Mondays or looking forward to the weekend. The phrase "불타는 금요일 (bultaneun geumyoil)" which means "Burning Friday" (similar to "TGIF") highlights the contrast with the start of the week.
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Common Phrases
월요일에 만나요.
See you on Monday.
월요일부터 금요일까지
From Monday to Friday.
월요일 병
Monday sickness/blues
Related Expressions
주말
jumal
Weekend
평일
pyeongil
Weekday
금요일
geumyoil
Friday (often seen as the opposite of Monday in terms of mood)
일요일
illyoil
Sunday (the day before Monday)
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