하루
haru[ha̠ɾu]
The English phrase "one day" can be translated into Korean as 하루 (haru).
하루 is used as an adverb to refer to an unspecified time in the future.
Meaning: at unspecified time in the future (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
haru
Did you know?
- In Korean counting, if you were to specify 'one day' using formal Sino-Korean numbers, you would switch from 하루 to 일일.
- The word 하루 is considered a 'pure' Korean word, meaning it lacks the Chinese character roots found in many other Korean nouns.
- If you want to say 'one day' as in 'some day in the distant future', Koreans often use 언젠가 instead of 하루.
Examples in context
- 하루만 기다리면 돼?Do I just have to wait one day?This sentence is useful for asking about the duration of waiting with 하루.Tatoeba #13911260 by Lumi, translation #13911264 by Lumi
- 언젠가 한국에 가보고 싶어요.I want to visit Korea one day.
- 어느 날 그녀를 만났어요.I met her one day.
- 언젠가 너랑 같이 여행하고 싶어.I want to travel with you one day.
- 어느 날 친구들과 재밌는 경험을 했어.One day, I had a fun experience with my friends.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are talking about their dreams.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨는 나중에 뭐가 되고 싶어요?dohyeon ssineun najunge mwoga doego sipeoyo?Dohyun, what do you want to be in the future?
- 도현 Do-hyeon하루는 멋진 요리사가 되고 싶어요.haruneun meotjin yorisaga doego sipeoyo.One day, I want to become a great chef.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 멋진 꿈이네요!jeongmal meotjin kkumineyo!That is a really wonderful dream!
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨도 하루는 꿈을 이루겠죠?minji ssido haruneun kkumeul irugetjyo?Minji, you will achieve your dream one day too, right?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 하루, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
