Korean · Daily Life
주말
jumal
Weekend
Beginnernoun
Definition
Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.
Example
주말에 뭐 할 거예요?
What will you do on the weekend?
Etymology
'주말' (jumal) combines '주' (week) and '말' (end), indicating the end of the week. The term has modern usage reflecting contemporary lifestyle.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written forms, '주말' reflects casual conversation among all age groups and is universally understood.
Literary Heritage
Referenced in songs and poems reflecting leisure and family time.