Key Facts
- Hangul: 다음 주; Revised Romanization: daeum ju
- Part of speech: noun
- Origin: Mixed (native and Sino-Korean), hanja 週 (週 week) in 주; 다음 is native
- Register: Neutral, standard phrase; written with a space.
Next Week in Korean: What Does 다음 주 Mean?
다음 주 means the week after this one. It is neutral and standard, used for plans, deadlines and appointments. Add a weekday to name a specific day: 다음 주 월요일 is next Monday.
Pronunciation
Say da-eum ju. Keep the final ㅁ of 다음 before the ㅈ of 주. The written space separates the words; it does not require a pause in ordinary speech.
Example Sentences with 다음 주
다음 주에 시험이 있어요.
Daeum jue siheomi isseoyo
I have an exam next week.
다음 주에 adds the time particle 에, and 시험이 있어요 means there is an exam.
다음 주 월요일에 만나요.
Daeum ju woryoire mannayo
Let's meet next Monday.
다음 주 월요일 pins the day. Put the week word first, then the weekday.
다음 주는 바쁠 것 같아요.
Daeum juneun bappeul geot gatayo
I think next week will be busy.
Here 다음 주 is the topic, marked with 는. 바쁠 것 같아요 is a soft guess: "I think it will be busy".
Phrases That Use 다음 주
다음 주에 is the adverbial form, and 다음 주 월요일 means next Monday. The same pattern gives 다음 주말 for next weekend and 다음 달 for next month.
| Korean | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 다음 주 월요일 | next Monday |
| 다음 주에 | next week |
| 다음 주말 | next weekend |
| 다음 달 | next month |
The Mistake to Avoid
Wrong: ✗ 다음 주 written without the space
Correct: ✓ 다음 주
Why: standard spelling writes 다음 주 as two words, while 지난주 (last week) is one word. You will often see it written solid online, but the spaced form is correct. Add 에 for next week as a time: 다음 주에.
다음 주 Compared with Similar Words
Three neighbours follow the same pattern.
| Word | Meaning | How it differs |
|---|---|---|
| 이번 주 | this week | 이번 주 is the current week, also written with a space. |
| 지난주 | last week | 지난주 is the previous week, written as one word. |
| 다음 달 | next month | 다음 달 uses the same pattern for months, with a space. |
Where Does the Word Come From?
The phrase is of mixed origin: 다음 is native Korean, and 주 is the Sino-Korean 週 (week).
Moving a Meeting to Next Week
Two classmates are arranging a study session. One cannot meet this week, so they agree on a weekday in the following week.
Jisu
이번 주에 만날까요?
Ibeon jue mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet this week?
Alex
이번 주는 바빠요. 다음 주는 어때요?
Ibeon juneun bappayo. Daeum juneun eottaeyo?
I’m busy this week. How about next week?
Jisu
좋아요. 다음 주 화요일에 만나요.
Joayo. Daeum ju hwayoire mannayo.
Sounds good. Let’s meet next Tuesday.
Alex
네, 화요일에 봐요.
Ne, hwayoire bwayo.
Yes, see you on Tuesday.
다음 주는 어때요 proposes next week as an alternative. 는 marks the week being discussed. The next line adds 화요일, Tuesday, so the plan becomes specific enough to put on a calendar.
Does 다음 주 Mean Seven Days from Today?
다음 주 means the following calendar week. It does not by itself mean exactly seven days after the moment of speaking. 일주일 후 means “a week later” or “in a week,” expressing an interval. If you speak on a Wednesday, a plan for next Monday can be 다음 주 even though Monday is fewer than seven days away.
For an appointment, add a weekday and confirm the date when needed. 다음 주 화요일 puts the week before Tuesday. In a group chat, a reply sent after the week changes can make a bare “next week” unclear, so a written date helps everyone keep the same reference point.
Scheduling Phrases with 다음 주
다음 주 초 means early next week, and 다음 주 말 means late next week. These are approximate parts of the week rather than exact appointment times. A promise to send something early next week still leaves room to agree on a particular day.
Notice the difference between 다음 주 말, “late next week,” and 다음 주말, “next weekend.” 주말 is one word for weekend. When a deadline matters, use the weekday or date instead of relying on a phrase that a reader might overlook or misread.
다음 주까지 means “by next week” or “until next week,” depending on the verb and situation. With a submission, it sets a deadline; with an ongoing activity, it can mark the ending point. The phrase does not name an exact cutoff time, so ask for the day if that detail matters.
Where Will You Hear or See It?
다음 주 appears in class notices, appointment messages and workplace planning. In television previews, 다음 주에 계속 means that the story continues next week. The phrase places the continuation in the next broadcast week; it is not an instruction to wait exactly seven full days before doing something.
다음 주에 uses 에 to mark the time of an event. 다음 주부터 means “from next week” and highlights a starting point. 다음 주는 makes next week the topic. Each attaches directly to 주, while the space between 다음 and 주 remains.
Calendar Words to Learn Together
| Korean | Meaning | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| 요일 | day of the week | Useful when asking which weekday suits someone. |
| 주말 | weekend | One word; differs from 주 말, the end of a week. |
| 일주일 후 | a week later / in a week | Measures an interval rather than naming a calendar week. |
| 다다음 주 | the week after next | Skips the immediately following week. |
The time expressions lesson teaches the wider calendar set. Use a week phrase to choose the period, then a weekday to settle the appointment.
Quick Self-Test
- Does 다음 주 always mean exactly seven days from today?
- How do 다음 주 말 and 다음 주말 differ?
- Which phrase means “from next week”: 다음 주부터 or 다음 주까지?
Show answers
- No. It means the following calendar week.
- 다음 주 말 is late next week; 다음 주말 is next weekend.
- 다음 주부터. 까지 marks an endpoint or deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say next week in Korean?
Say 다음 주 (daeum ju). Add 에 for next week as a time: 다음 주에 시험이 있어요 means I have an exam next week.
Is there a space in 다음 주?
Yes. Standard spelling writes 다음 주 with a space, like 이번 주. In this three-part set, 지난주, last week, is written as one word.
How do I say next Monday?
Say 다음 주 월요일, Monday of next week. Add 에 for on: 다음 주 월요일에 만나요 means let's meet next Monday.
What is last week?
Last week is 지난주, written as one word with no space. This week is 이번 주.
Related Words and What to Learn Next
- Theme list: time expressions groups 다음 주 with its neighbours.
- Index: Korean words A to Z.
- Practice: the vocabulary flashcard decks take this word.
- Next in the list: next year.
- Compare: this week.
- Compare: last week.