Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tomorrow" in Korean
“Tomorrow” in Korean is 내일 (pronounced "naeil").
내일
naeil
Usage & Context
The word for tomorrow, the day after today. This is commonly used in future plans and scheduling.
Example Sentence
내일은 학교에 가요.
I go to school tomorrow.
How to use 내일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tomorrow” is 내일, romanized as naeil.
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 내일.
What learners usually mean by “Tomorrow in Korean”
People usually need tomorrow for plans, appointments, and promises, so the grammar around the word matters as much as the noun.
Real usage
내일 means tomorrow. It often appears with future endings like -ㄹ 거예요, or time markers like 내일 아침, 내일 밤, and 내일까지.
Avoid this mistake
Do not translate 'by tomorrow' as only 내일. Korean usually needs 내일까지 when a deadline is involved.
Better pattern
Use 내일 for tomorrow, 내일 아침 for tomorrow morning, 내일 밤 for tomorrow night, and 내일까지 for by tomorrow.
making plans
내일 시간이 있어요?
Do you have time tomorrow?
deadline
내일까지 보내 주세요.
Please send it by tomorrow.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 내 (nae), sounds like 'nay' in 'nay-say.' The second syllable, 일 (il), sounds like 'eel' in 'eel-pout.' Combine them for 'nay-eel,' with a light 'l' sound at the end.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their plans for the next day.
내일 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do tomorrow?
Preparing for a trip or an important appointment.
내일 아침 일찍 출발해야 해요.
I have to leave early tomorrow morning.
Informing colleagues about a scheduled work event.
내일 회의는 10시입니다.
Tomorrow's meeting is at 10 o'clock.
Cultural Context
내일 is a fundamental word for future planning in Korea. It's often combined with other time words like '내일 아침' (tomorrow morning) or '내일 저녁' (tomorrow evening). In K-dramas, characters frequently use phrases like '내일 봐요' (See you tomorrow) or '내일 얘기해요' (Let's talk tomorrow) to conclude conversations or defer discussions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 내일 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
내일 봐요.
See you tomorrow.
내일 만나요.
Let's meet tomorrow.
내일 할게요.
I'll do it tomorrow.
Related Expressions
오늘
oneul
Today
어제
eoje
Yesterday
모레
more
The day after tomorrow
다음 주
daeum ju
Next week
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