Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wednesday" in Korean
“Wednesday” in Korean is 수요일 (pronounced "su-yoil").
수요일
su-yoil
Usage & Context
The word for Wednesday, the middle day of the work week. This is commonly used in schedules and weekly planning.
Example Sentence
수요일에 친구를 만나요.
I meet my friend on Wednesday.
How to use 수요일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wednesday” is 수요일, romanized as su-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 수요일.
Pronunciation Guide
This word has three syllables. "Su" sounds like "soo" in "soon." "Yo" sounds like "yo" in "yogurt." "Il" sounds like "eel." Put it all together: "soo-yo-eel." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A casual observation about the week's progress.
수요일은 일주일의 중간이에요.
Wednesday is the middle of the week.
Suggesting a mid-week lunch with a colleague or friend.
우리 수요일에 점심 같이 먹을까요?
Shall we have lunch together on Wednesday?
Explaining a regular weekly commitment or extracurricular activity.
수요일마다 동아리 활동이 있어요.
I have club activities every Wednesday.
Cultural Context
"수 (su)" in "수요일" means "water" (水), linking Wednesday to Mercury (수성, Suseong). Wednesday is often referred to as "hump day" in English, and while there isn't a direct Korean equivalent, the feeling of being over the hump and closer to the weekend is similar. Many K-dramas air on Wednesdays and Thursdays, making these evenings popular for staying in and watching TV.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
수요일에 만나요.
See you on Wednesday.
수요일 저녁
Wednesday evening
수요일 휴무
Closed on Wednesdays (often seen on shop signs)
Related Expressions
화요일
hwa-yoil
Tuesday
목요일
mok-yoil
Thursday
주중
jujung
Midweek
주말
jumal
Weekend (antonym)
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