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"Every day" in Korean: 매일
매일maeil
Every day in Korean is 매일 (maeil). 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
Every day: starting the exchange
매일 한국어를 배워요.maeil hangugeoreul baewoyo.
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How to pronounce 매일
Say it
maeil
/mɛil/
매일 is read maeil. In 매일 아침, read the full phrase as maeil achim.
"Every day" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 매일maeil | Every day The inventory form for every day. | The inventory form for every day. |
| 매일 아침maeil achim | every morning 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb. | 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb. |
How to use 매일 in real life
- 1Every day: starting the exchange
매일 한국어를 배워요.
maeil hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I learn Korean every day.
매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
- 2Every day: adding useful context
매일 아침에 걸어요.
maeil achime georeoyo.
I walk every morning.
This sentence places 매일 in a complete exchange.
- 3Every day: a different conversation
그 가게는 매일 열어요.
geu gageneun maeil yeoreoyo.
That shop opens every day.
This sentence places 매일 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 매일
Incorrect: 그 가게은 매일 열어요.
Correct: 그 가게는 매일 열어요.
When practicing every day, 가게 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 가게는, not 가게은.
Incorrect: 매일 한국어를 배워요이에요.
Correct: 매일 한국어를 배워요.
When practicing every day, a conjugated predicate already finishes this sentence; do not append the noun copula 이에요. Keep the complete form 매일 한국어를 배워요.
Good to know
매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 매일
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
매일 한국어를 배워요.
maeil hangugeoreul baewoyo.
I learn Korean every day.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
매일 아침에 걸어요.
maeil achime georeoyo.
I walk every morning.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Every day" in Korean
What does 매일 mean?
Every day in Korean is 매일 (maeil). 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
When should I say 매일 아침?
매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
How does 매일 아침 differ from the basic expression?
매일 아침 means “every morning”. 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
Can I use 매일 in a full sentence?
매일 한국어를 배워요. means “I learn Korean every day.” 매일 means every day; it is an adverb and does not need 에 before the verb.
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