Level 2

주일

juil

A weekday (e.g. Monday)

TOPIK 2

Understanding '주일' (Weekday)

'주일' refers specifically to a weekday, meaning any day from Monday to Friday, excluding weekends. It is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts when discussing schedules, workdays, or regular activities.

Usage and Nuances

When Koreans say '주일', they often imply the typical working days, contrasting with '주말' (weekend). It is frequently used to talk about routines or events that happen during the workweek.

Common Collocations

  • 주일에 운동하다: to exercise on weekdays
  • 주일 동안: during the weekdays
  • 주일마다 회의: meetings every weekday

These collocations highlight how '주일' is used to specify time frames or habitual actions.

Register and Politeness

'주일' is neutral in formality and can be used in everyday conversation as well as in written or formal speech.

Common Confusion

Learners sometimes confuse '주일' with '일요일' (Sunday). Remember, '주일' means any weekday, while '일요일' is specifically Sunday. This distinction is important when making plans or discussing schedules.

Example Sentences

주일에 보통 몇 번 운동을 해요?

Juil-e botong myeot beon undong-eul haeyo?

How many times do you usually exercise on weekdays?

주일 동안 바쁘니까 주말에 쉬고 싶어요.

Juil dongan bappeunikka jumal-e swigo sipeoyo.

I'm busy during the weekdays, so I want to rest on the weekend.

주일마다 회의가 있어서 준비를 잘 해야 해요.

Juilmada hoeuiga isseoseo junbireul jal haeya haeyo.

There is a meeting every weekday, so you have to prepare well.