Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weekend" in Korean
“Weekend” in Korean is 주말 (pronounced "Jumal").
주말
Jumal
Usage & Context
Saturday and Sunday. Koreans eagerly anticipate weekends. 주말 계획이 있어요? (Do you have weekend plans?) is a common Friday conversation. Popular weekend activities include hiking, eating out, watching movies, visiting family, and shopping.
Example Sentence
이번 주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
What are you going to do this weekend?
How to use 주말 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weekend” is 주말, romanized as Jumal.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 주말.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 주 (ju), sounds like 'joo' in 'juice'. The second syllable, 말 (mal), sounds like 'mahl' as in 'mahlzeit'. The pronunciation is straightforward with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity to a friend.
이번 주말에 같이 영화 볼까요?
Shall we watch a movie together this weekend?
Someone describing their typical weekend routine.
주말에는 보통 집에서 쉬어요.
I usually rest at home on weekends.
A common question asked on Friday afternoons.
주말 계획이 어떻게 되세요?
What are your weekend plans?
Cultural Context
Weekends are highly anticipated in Korea, often a time for relaxation, hobbies, or meeting friends and family. It's very common to ask '주말에 뭐 할 거예요?' (What are you going to do this weekend?) or '주말 잘 보내세요!' (Have a good weekend!) as a greeting or farewell on Fridays. Many K-dramas feature characters enjoying their weekends, often going on dates, hiking, or visiting cafes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주말 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
주말 잘 보내세요
Have a good weekend
이번 주말
this weekend
주말에 뭐 할까?
What should I do this weekend?
Related Expressions
주중
jujung
weekday
평일
pyeongil
weekday
주말 계획
jumal gyehoek
weekend plans
주말 드라마
jumal deurama
weekend drama (TV series)
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