Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Today" in Korean: 오늘
오늘oneul
Today in Korean is 오늘 (oneul). Use it to set the time of a sentence: 오늘 뭐 해요? means what are you doing today?
A simple sentence
오늘 뭐 해요?oneul mwo haeyo?
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How to pronounce 오늘
Say it
oh-nool
/o.nɯl/
오늘 has two syllables, o-neul. The eu vowel is unrounded and has no exact English equivalent; the final ㄹ is l-like.
"Today" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 오늘oneul | today Time word without a required particle. | Time word without a required particle. |
| 오늘은oneureun | as for today Adds the topic particle 은. | Adds the topic particle 은. |
How to use 오늘 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
오늘 뭐 해요?
oneul mwo haeyo?
What are you doing today?
The time word sets up the question.
- 2An everyday situation
오늘은 쉬어요.
oneureun swieoyo.
Today I rest / take the day off.
은 can contrast today with another day.
- 3A useful question
오늘 날씨가 좋아요.
oneul nalssiga joayo.
The weather is good today.
The time word does not need 에 here.
Mistakes English speakers make with 오늘
Incorrect: 오늘에 가요.
Correct: 오늘 가요.
오늘 normally functions as a time adverb without 에.
Incorrect: 오늘는 쉬어요.
Correct: 오늘은 쉬어요.
Use 은 after the final consonant in 오늘.
Good to know
오늘 is useful for small plans rather than a date calculation. Add a weekday or an explicit calendar date when a schedule needs to be unambiguous.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Make plans for today
Partner
오늘 뭐 해요?
oneul mwo haeyo?
What are you doing today?
You
오늘 친구를 만나요.
oneul chingureul mannayo.
Today I am meeting a friend.
Partner
오후에 만나요?
ohue mannayo?
Are you meeting in the afternoon?
You
네, 오후에 만나요.
ne, ohue mannayo.
Yes, in the afternoon.
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 "Today" in Korean
Does oneul need a particle?
Not usually when it sets the time of an action. 오늘 가요 means I am going today.
What does oneureun add?
오늘은 makes today the topic, often with an implied contrast to another day.
How do I ask what someone does today?
오늘 뭐 해요? is the everyday polite question.
What is tomorrow in Korean?
내일, naeil, means tomorrow; 오늘 means today.
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