Meaning and Usage
The word '일주일' means 'one week' or 'a full week' in Korean. It is used to refer to a period of seven days, often in contexts related to time, schedules, or durations.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '일주일' when talking about how long something lasts, how often something happens per week, or when planning future events.
Collocations and Patterns
- 일주일 동안: 'for one week' – used to express the duration of an activity.
- 일주일에 (number) 번: 'number of times per week' – used to describe frequency.
- 일주일 후에: 'after one week' – used to indicate a point in time one week later.
Register and Politeness
'일주일' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal situations.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse '일주일' (one week) with '하루' (one day). Remember, '일주일' always refers to seven days, not a single day.