일상(日常)의
ilsang-ui
In Korean, 'everyday' can be expressed as 일상(日常)의 (ilsang-ui). Wiktionary also lists 매일(每日)의 (maeir-ui).
Meaning: appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 일상(日常)의 | ilsang-ui |
| 매일(每日)의 | maeir-ui |
일상(日常)의 is used to describe things that are part of a normal routine, such as 'everyday clothes' or 'everyday tasks'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is built from the noun 일상(日常) (ilsang), which literally means 'daily life' or 'everyday life'.
Which one should you use?
While 일상(日常)의 refers to the quality of being 'everyday' (ordinary/routine), 매일(每日)의 refers to the frequency of 'every day' (daily/each day).
How do you pronounce it?
ilsang-ui
Did you know?
- To emphasize that something happens 'every single day' without fail, Koreans often add the word 꼬박꼬박 (kkobak-kkobak) to the phrase.
- When talking about 'everyday' clothes, Koreans often use the term 평상복 (pyeongsangbok), which refers to 'normal clothes' as opposed to formal attire.
- The word 일상 (ilsang) is composed of Hanja where 일 means 'day' and 상 means 'always' or 'constant', implying a state of being continuous.
Examples in context
- 매일 공부해요.I study every day.
- 매일 공부 안 해요.I don't study every day.
- 매일 열심히 공부해요.I study hard every day.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everyday” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
