일정 vs 스케줄
Korean word comparison
Listen to 일정
Listen to 스케줄
| 일정 | 스케줄 |
|---|---|
il-JEONG noun | seu-ke-jul noun |
| A schedule or plan of events and times. | a schedule or timetable |
How they differ
스케줄 is a loanword that often sounds more modern or casual than 일정. In Korean, it is especially common in spoken language and can feel a bit more everyday or businesslike, while 일정 is the more native and general word.
When to use each
When to use 일정: Use 일정 when you want a standard Korean word for a schedule or set plan of events and times.
When to use 스케줄: Use 스케줄 when speaking casually, especially in conversation about appointments, work, or personal plans.
Side-by-side examples
- 내일 일정이 꽉 차 있어요.
(My schedule is full tomorrow.) - 내일 스케줄이 꽉 차 있어요.
(My schedule is full tomorrow.)
Register & nuance: 스케줄 is a borrowed word and feels more colloquial in modern spoken Korean, though it is also widely understood.