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