Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tuesday" in Korean
“Tuesday” in Korean is 화요일 (pronounced "hwa-yoil").
화요일
hwa-yoil
Usage & Context
The word for Tuesday, the second day of the work week. This is commonly used in schedules and weekly planning.
Example Sentence
화요일에 운동해요.
I exercise on Tuesday.
How to use 화요일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tuesday” is 화요일, romanized as hwa-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 화요일.
Pronunciation Guide
This word has three syllables. "Hwa" sounds like the 'hwa' in "flower" (without the 'f'). "Yo" sounds like "yo" in "yogurt." "Il" sounds like "eel." Put it all together: "hwa-yo-eel." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a regular weekly activity or hobby.
화요일마다 요가 수업에 가요.
I go to yoga class every Tuesday.
A student or employee discussing an upcoming deadline.
이번 화요일까지 보고서를 제출해야 해요.
I need to submit the report by this Tuesday.
Asking a friend or colleague out for a mid-week plan.
화요일 저녁에 시간 괜찮으세요?
Are you free on Tuesday evening?
Cultural Context
In Korea, days of the week are often associated with elements or celestial bodies, derived from Chinese characters. "화 (hwa)" in "화요일" means "fire" (火), linking Tuesday to Mars (화성, Hwaseong). While this isn't a daily thought for most Koreans, it's an interesting linguistic tidbit. Tuesday is generally seen as a solid workday, past the Monday blues but not yet close to the weekend, often a popular day for mid-week appointments or study groups.
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Common Phrases
화요일에 봐요.
See you on Tuesday.
매주 화요일
Every Tuesday
화요일 수업
Tuesday class
Related Expressions
월요일
wol-yoil
Monday
수요일
su-yoil
Wednesday
주중
jujung
Midweek
주말
jumal
Weekend (antonym)
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