Korean Dictionary
How to say "Today" in Korean
“Today” in Korean is 오늘 (pronounced "oneul").
오늘
oneul
Usage & Context
The word for today, the current day. This is commonly used in daily conversations and planning.
Example Sentence
오늘은 날씨가 좋아요.
Today the weather is nice.
How to use 오늘 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Today” is 오늘, romanized as oneul.
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 오늘.
Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '오늘' (oneul), 'o' sounds like the 'oh' in 'go'. 'Neul' sounds like 'nool' in 'pool' but with a slightly softer 'eu' vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'put' but longer, followed by an 'l' sound. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Making dinner plans with friends or family.
오늘 저녁에 뭐 먹을까요?
What shall we eat for dinner tonight?
Expressing one's current physical state.
오늘은 좀 피곤해요.
I'm a bit tired today.
Making a resolution or a new beginning.
오늘부터 다이어트 시작할 거예요.
I'm going to start my diet from today.
Cultural Context
'오늘' is one of the most fundamental time expressions in Korean, used constantly in daily conversation. It's often paired with other time markers like '오늘 아침' (this morning), '오늘 오후' (this afternoon), '오늘 저녁' (tonight). Its frequent use in K-dramas reflects its essential role in everyday communication, whether characters are planning, reflecting, or simply greeting each other.
Editorial note
We review entries like 오늘 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. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
오늘 뭐 해요?
What are you doing today?
오늘 날씨
Today's weather
오늘 밤
Tonight
Related Expressions
어제
eoje
Yesterday (opposite)
내일
naeil
Tomorrow (related time)
요즘
yojeum
Nowadays / Recently (broader time frame)
당일
dangil
The day itself / Same day (more formal/specific)
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