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주말에도 combines 주말 (weekend) with -에도, so the whole phrase means “even on weekends” or “on weekends too,” emphasizing that weekends are included.

How is -에도 formed, and what does each part do?

-에도 is made of two particles:
• 에 marks a point in time or place (“on,” “at”)
• 도 adds the sense of “also” or “even”
Together, they convey “also on” or “even at.”

Why is there 일을 before 해요? Can I just say 일해요?

You can indeed say 일해요 as a single verb (“to work”). Writing 일을 해요 splits it into the noun 일 (work) plus the verb 하다 (to do), and you attach the object marker -을 to 일. Both forms are grammatically correct and common.

What tense and politeness level is 해요 in 일을 해요?

해요 is the present tense, polite informal form of 하다. It’s used when talking to someone you’re not extremely close with—neutral politeness.

Does this sentence describe a habitual action or a one-time situation?

In Korean, the present tense often indicates habitual or regular actions. Here, 주말에도 일을 해요 implies “I (or we) regularly work on weekends, too.”

Why isn’t there a subject in this sentence? Who is working?

Korean often omits the subject when it’s clear from context. If you’re talking about yourself, it means “I work on weekends too.” In a group context, it could mean “we” or “they”—you’d know from the conversation.

Can I use a different formality level or tense?

Yes. For example:
• More formal/polite: 주말에도 일을 합니다.
• Casual/plain: 주말에도 일해.
• Past tense (polite): 주말에도 일을 했어요.
• Future tense (polite): 주말에도 일을 할 거예요.

What nuance does 에도 add compared to just 주말에 일을 해요?

주말에 일을 해요 simply states “I work on weekends.” Adding -도—주말에도 일을 해요—implies “I work on weekends, too” or even “I even work on weekends,” suggesting that weekends are an exception to expected rest or highlighting that you work besides other days.