The names of the days are formed by adding “요일,” meaning “day of the week,” to the unique names for each day (월, 화, 수, 목, 금, 토, 일). For example, “월요일” for Monday, “화요일” for Tuesday, and so on.
In Korean, each day of the week is named after something from nature or space. These names come from the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) and are also linked to planets in the solar system. Here’s what each name means:
| Hangeul | Meaning | Associated Planet |
|---|---|---|
| 월 | the Moon | |
| 화 | Fire | 화성 (Mars) |
| 수 | Water | 수성 (Mercury) |
| 목 | Wood, tree | 목성 (Jupiter) |
| 금 | Gold, iron | 금성 (Venus) |
| 토 | Earth, soil, ground | 토성 (Saturn) |
| 일 | the Sun |
Days of the Week in Korean
| Day of the Week | Hangeul |
|---|---|
| Monday | 월요일 |
| Tuesday | 화요일 |
| Wednesday | 수요일 |
| Thursday | 목요일 |
| Friday | 금요일 |
| Saturday | 토요일 |
| Sunday | 일요일 |
