내일 vs 모레: When to Use Each?

내일 (nae-il, naeil) · 모레 (mo-re, more)

내일 means the next day, while 모레 refers to the day after tomorrow, so their time frames differ clearly.

Comparison of Korean words 내일 and 모레 for next day and day after tomorrow

Word-by-word breakdown

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내일(nae-il, naeil)

The day immediately following today; tomorrow.

When to use

Scheduling tomorrow, Talking about tomorrow's weather, Tomorrow's meeting plans

The nuance

Use 내일 to indicate the day immediately after today, the closest upcoming day in the future.

모레(mo-re, more)

The day after tomorrow; two days after today.

When to use

Planning day after tomorrow, Celebrating day after tomorrow's birthday, Attending event day after tomorrow

The nuance

Use 모레 to refer to the day after tomorrow, exactly two days after today.

Real-world examples

  • 내일은 비가 올 거예요.

    nae-il-eun bi-ga ol geo-ye-yo., nae il eun bi ga ol geo ye yo.

    내일 correctly refers to the next day, so using it for tomorrow's weather is appropriate.

  • 모레는 비가 올 거예요.

    mo-re-neun bi-ga ol geo-ye-yo., mo re neun bi ga ol geo ye yo.

    모레 refers to the day after tomorrow, so it's correct when talking about weather two days ahead.

  • 내일 모레 친구를 만날 거예요.

    nae-il mo-re chin-gu-reul man-nal geo-ye-yo., nae il mo re chin gu reul man nal geo ye yo.

    Combining 내일 and 모레 consecutively is incorrect; choose either tomorrow or day after tomorrow.

  • 모레 회의가 있습니다.

    mo-re hoe-ui-ga iss-seup-ni-da., mo re hoe ui ga iss seup ni da.

    모레 correctly indicates the day after tomorrow, so it's right for a meeting scheduled then.

  • 내일 모레 회의가 있습니다.

    nae-il mo-re hoe-ui-ga iss-seup-ni-da., nae il mo re hoe ui ga iss seup ni da.

    Using 내일 and 모레 together for one meeting date causes confusion; pick one.

  • 내일은 쉬는 날이에요.

    nae-il-eun swi-neun nal-i-e-yo., nae il eun swi neun nal i e yo.

    내일 is correct for referring to a holiday on the next day.

  • 모레는 쉬는 날이에요.

    mo-re-neun swi-neun nal-i-e-yo., mo re neun swi neun nal i e yo.

    모레 correctly refers to a holiday two days from today.

  • 내일 모레 학교에 갑니다.

    nae-il mo-re hak-gyo-e gap-ni-da., nae il mo re hak gyo e gap ni da.

    Writing 내일 모레 consecutively creates ambiguity; use only one.

Quick quiz

  1. Which means the day immediately after today: '내일' or '모레'?

    '내일'과 '모레' 중 오늘 바로 다음 날을 의미하는 것은?('nae-il'gwa'mo-re'jungo-neulba-roda-eumnal-eului-mi-ha-neungeos-eun?, 'naeil'gwa'more'jungoneulbarodaeumnaleuluimihaneungeoseun?)
  2. Is it correct to say '내일 모레' combining both words?

    내일과 모레를 같이 써서 '내일 모레'라고 하는 표현은 옳은가?(nae-il-gwamo-re-reulgat-isseo-seo'nae-ilmo-re'ra-goha-neunpyo-hyeon-eunol-eun-ga?, naeilgwamorereulgatisseoseo'naeilmore'ragohaneunpyohyeoneunoleunga?)
  3. Which word means two days from today: '내일' or '모레'?

    내일과 모레 중 이틀 뒤를 의미하는 단어는?(nae-il-gwamo-rejungi-teuldwi-reului-mi-ha-neundan-eo-neun?, naeilgwamorejungiteuldwireuluimihaneundaneoneun?)

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