Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Week" in Korean: 주
주ju
Week in Korean is 주 (ju). 주 counts weeks; 주일 can also express a week-long period.
An everyday statement
이번 주에 시간이 있어요.ibeon jue sigani isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 주
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ju
/tɕu/
주 (ju) has 1 Hangul syllable. 주 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Week" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 주ju | Week Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 일주일iljuil | one week A useful combination with 주. | A useful combination with 주. |
| 주를jureul | Week (as an object) Use 를 when 주 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 주 is the object of an action. |
How to use 주 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
이번 주에 시간이 있어요.
ibeon jue sigani isseoyo.
I have time this week.
This sentence uses 주 in the week sense.
- 2A different situation
다음 주에 만나요.
daeum jue mannayo.
Let’s meet next week.
This sentence uses 주 in the week sense.
- 3A useful question or update
한 주 동안 쉬었어요.
han ju dongan swieosseoyo.
I rested for one week.
This sentence uses 주 in the week sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 주
Incorrect: 주을
Correct: 주를
When practicing week, the object form of 주 is 주를, because the noun ends in a vowel.
Incorrect: 주이에요.
Correct: 주예요.
When practicing week, when identifying something as 주, use 주예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
주 counts weeks; 주일 can also express a week-long period. The combination 일주일 (iljuil) means one week.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 주
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이번 주에 시간이 있어요.
ibeon jue sigani isseoyo.
I have time this week.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
다음 주에 만나요.
daeum jue mannayo.
Let’s meet next week.
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 "Week" in Korean
What does 주 mean in Korean?
Week in Korean is 주 (ju). 주 counts weeks; 주일 can also express a week-long period.
How do I use 일주일?
일주일 (iljuil) means one week. 주 counts weeks; 주일 can also express a week-long period.
Which object particle goes after 주?
The object form is 주를 because 주 ends in a vowel.
How is 주 pronounced?
주 (ju) has 1 Hangul syllable. 주 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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