Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Saturday" in Korean: 토요일
토요일toyoil
Saturday in Korean is 토요일 (toyoil). 토요일 names Saturday; add 에 when saying an event happens on that weekday.
An everyday statement
토요일에 시간이 있어요?toyoire sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 토요일
Say it
toyoil
/tʰojoil/
토요일 (toyoil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 토요일 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Saturday" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 토요일toyoil | Saturday Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 매주 토요일maeju toyoil | every saturday A useful combination with 토요일. | A useful combination with 토요일. |
| 토요일을toyoireul | Saturday (as an object) Use 을 when 토요일 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 토요일 is the object of an action. |
How to use 토요일 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
토요일에 시간이 있어요?
toyoire sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time on Saturday?
토요일 names Saturday; this sentence places the weekday or month in a complete exchange.
- 2A different situation
토요일을 기다리고 있어요.
toyoireul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for Saturday.
토요일 names Saturday; this sentence places the weekday or month in a complete exchange.
- 3A useful question or update
토요일이 금방 지나갔어요.
toyoiri geumbang jinagasseoyo.
Saturday passed quickly.
토요일 names Saturday; this sentence places the weekday or month in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 토요일
Incorrect: 토요일를 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 토요일을 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing saturday, use the correct particle or copula after 토요일; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 토요일예요.
Correct: 토요일이에요.
When practicing saturday, when identifying something as 토요일, use 토요일이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
토요일 names Saturday; add 에 when saying an event happens on that weekday. The combination 매주 토요일 (maeju toyoil) means every saturday.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 토요일
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
토요일에 시간이 있어요?
toyoire sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time on Saturday?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
토요일을 기다리고 있어요.
toyoireul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for Saturday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Saturday" in Korean
What does 토요일 mean in Korean?
Saturday in Korean is 토요일 (toyoil). 토요일 names Saturday; add 에 when saying an event happens on that weekday.
How do I use 매주 토요일?
매주 토요일 (maeju toyoil) means every saturday. 토요일 names Saturday; add 에 when saying an event happens on that weekday.
Which object particle goes after 토요일?
The object form is 토요일을 because 토요일 ends in a consonant.
How is 토요일 pronounced?
토요일 (toyoil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 토요일 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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