Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Tomorrow" in Korean: 내일
내일naeil
Tomorrow in Korean is 내일 (naeil). 내일 봐요 means see you tomorrow; 모레 means the day after tomorrow.
A simple sentence
내일 봐요.naeil bwayo.
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How to pronounce 내일
Say it
neh-eel
/nɛ.il/
내일 has two syllables, nae-il. Keep the second syllable audible; do not compress the word into English nail.
"Tomorrow" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 내일naeil | tomorrow Time word. | Time word. |
| 내일 봐요naeil bwayo | see you tomorrow Polite everyday farewell. | Polite everyday farewell. |
| 모레more | the day after tomorrow A different day, not another spelling of 내일. | A different day, not another spelling of 내일. |
How to use 내일 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
내일 봐요.
naeil bwayo.
See you tomorrow.
A common short farewell.
- 2An everyday situation
내일 학교에 가요.
naeil hakgyoe gayo.
I am going to school tomorrow.
The present form can describe a clear future plan.
- 3A useful question
내일 시간 있어요?
naeil sigan isseoyo?
Do you have time tomorrow?
A natural way to begin arranging plans.
Mistakes English speakers make with 내일
Incorrect: 내일에 만나요.
Correct: 내일 만나요.
내일 normally marks time without 에.
Incorrect: 내일는 쉬어요.
Correct: 내일은 쉬어요.
Use 은 after the final consonant.
Good to know
내일 봐요 fits a situation where you expect to meet again the following day. With a person you address more respectfully, 내일 뵐게요 is another common option.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Arrange a meeting
Partner
내일 시간 있어요?
naeil sigan isseoyo?
Do you have time tomorrow?
You
네, 내일 만나요.
ne, naeil mannayo.
Yes, let’s meet tomorrow.
Partner
몇 시에 만날까요?
myeot sie mannalkkayo?
What time shall we meet?
You
오후 두 시에 만나요.
ohu du sie mannayo.
Let’s meet at two 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 "Tomorrow" in Korean
How do I say see you tomorrow?
내일 봐요, naeil bwayo, is a polite everyday farewell.
Is naeil one syllable?
No. 내일 has two syllables: 내 and 일.
What is the day after tomorrow?
모레, more, means the day after tomorrow.
Do I always need a future verb form with naeil?
No. A present form can express a planned action when 내일 clearly supplies the future time.
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