2주
i-ju
The English phrase "two weeks" is translated into Korean as 2주 (i-ju).
2주 is used to refer to a period of time lasting fourteen days.
How do you pronounce it?
i-ju
Did you know?
- While 2주 means fourteen days, Koreans frequently use the word 보름 to describe a period of fifteen days. This traditional term is based on the lunar cycle and specifically refers to the time of the full moon.
- To avoid the ambiguity of the English word 'biweekly', Korean uses two distinct phrases: 격주 for an event happening every other week and 주 2회 for something happening twice a week.
- In professional or digital contexts, Koreans may skip the word 주 entirely and use the English letter 'w' to represent weeks, such as writing '2w' on a project timeline.
Examples in context
- 저는 연차를 두 주 동안 사용하겠습니다.I will take a two-week leave.
- 2주 동안 여행을 다녀올 거예요.iju dong-an yeohaeng-eul danyeool geoyeyo.I will go on a trip for two weeks.
- 2주 후에 다시 만나요.iju hue dasi mannayo.Let's meet again in two weeks.
- 그 프로젝트는 2주가 걸려요.geu peurojekteu-neun iju-ga geollyeoyo.That project takes two weeks.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo asks Subin about her vacation plans.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 휴가 얼마나 가요?Subin-ssi, hyuga eolmana gayo?Subin, how long is your vacation?
- 수빈 Su-bin2주 정도 갈 예정이에요.iju jeongdo gal yejeong-ieyo.I plan to go for about two weeks.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 길게 가네요!Jeongmal gilge ganeyo!That is a really long time!
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 푹 쉬고 올게요.Ne, puk swigo olgeyo.Yes, I will go and get some good rest.
