Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Day" in Korean: 날
날nal
Day in Korean is 날 (nal). 날 names a day; 일 is used in dates and counted day durations.
An everyday statement
오늘은 좋은 날이에요.oneureun joeun narieyo.
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How to pronounce 날
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nal
/nal/
날 (nal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 날 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Day" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 날nal | Day Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 좋은 날joeun nal | good day A useful combination with 날. | A useful combination with 날. |
| 날을nareul | Day (as an object) Use 을 when 날 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 날 is the object of an action. |
How to use 날 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘은 좋은 날이에요.
oneureun joeun narieyo.
Today is a good day.
This sentence uses 날 in the day sense.
- 2A different situation
어느 날에 만날까요?
eoneu nare mannalkkayo?
On which day shall we meet?
This sentence uses 날 in the day sense.
- 3A useful question or update
그 날을 기억해요.
geu nareul gieokaeyo.
I remember that day.
This sentence uses 날 in the day sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 날
Incorrect: 오늘은 좋은 날가에요.
Correct: 오늘은 좋은 날이에요.
When practicing day, use the correct particle or copula after 날; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 날예요.
Correct: 날이에요.
When practicing day, when identifying something as 날, use 날이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
날 names a day; 일 is used in dates and counted day durations. The combination 좋은 날 (joeun nal) means good day.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 날
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘은 좋은 날이에요.
oneureun joeun narieyo.
Today is a good day.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어느 날에 만날까요?
eoneu nare mannalkkayo?
On which day shall we meet?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Day" in Korean
What does 날 mean in Korean?
Day in Korean is 날 (nal). 날 names a day; 일 is used in dates and counted day durations.
How do I use 좋은 날?
좋은 날 (joeun nal) means good day. 날 names a day; 일 is used in dates and counted day durations.
Which object particle goes after 날?
The object form is 날을 because 날 ends in a consonant.
How is 날 pronounced?
날 (nal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 날 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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