Learn Must-Know Korean Words and Expressions for Visiting Theme Parks in Korea (λμ΄κ³΅μ)
Are you planning a fun day at Lotte World, Everland, or any λμ΄κ³΅μ (amusement park) in Korea? π° Make your experience smoother by learning these essential Korean amusement park vocabulary words and useful expressions before you go!
π’ Must-Know Korean Vocabulary for Amusement Parks
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λμ΄κ³΅μ | no-ri-gong-won | Amusement park |
| ν λ§νν¬ | te-ma-pa-keu | Theme park |
| μ μ₯κΆ | ip-jang-gwon | Admission ticket |
| μμ μ΄μ©κΆ | ja-yu-i-yong-gwon | Free pass (all-day ride pass) |
| 맀νμ | mae-pyo-so | Ticket booth |
| λκΈ°μ€ | dae-gi-jul | Waiting line |
| λμ΄κΈ°κ΅¬ | no-ri-gi-gu | Ride / attraction |
| λ‘€λ¬μ½μ€ν° | rol-leo-ko-seu-teo | Roller coaster |
| νμ λͺ©λ§ | hoe-jeon-mok-ma | Carousel |
| λ°μ΄νΉ | ba-i-king | Viking (swing ride) |
| κ΄λμ°¨ | gwan-ram-cha | Ferris wheel |
| λ¬Όλμ΄ κΈ°κ΅¬ | mul-no-ri gi-gu | Water ride |
| κ·μ μ μ§ | gwi-sin-ui jip | Haunted house |
| νΌλ μ΄λ | peo-re-i-deu | Parade |
| λΆκ½λμ΄ | bul-kkot-no-ri | Fireworks |
| μ§λ | ji-do | Map |
| κΈ°λ ν | gi-nyeom-pum | Souvenir |
| ν¬ν μ‘΄ | po-to-jon | Photo zone |
| μλΉ | sik-dang | Restaurant |
| νΈλμ½νΈ | pu-deu-ko-teu | Food court |
| μλ£μ | eum-ryo-su | Beverage |
| μμ΄μ€ν¬λ¦Ό | a-i-seu-keu-rim | Ice cream |
| λΆμ€λ¬ΌμΌν° | bun-sil-mul-sen-teo | Lost and found |
| μκΈμ€ | eun-geup-sil | First aid center |
π£οΈ Useful Korean Expressions at Amusement Parks
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ μ₯κΆ λ μ₯ μ£ΌμΈμ. | ip-jang-gwon du jang ju-se-yo. | Two admission tickets, please. |
| μμ μ΄μ©κΆ μμ΄μ? | ja-yu-i-yong-gwon iss-eo-yo? | Do you have a free pass? |
| μ΄ λμ΄κΈ°κ΅¬λ λͺ λΆ κΈ°λ€λ €μΌ ν΄μ? | i no-ri-gi-gu-neun myeot bun gi-da-ryeo-ya hae-yo? | How long is the wait for this ride? |
| 무μλμ? | mu-seop-na-yo? | Is it scary? |
| ν€ μ ν μμ΄μ? | ki je-han iss-eo-yo? | Is there a height restriction? |
| λͺ μμ νΌλ μ΄λ μμν΄μ? | myeot si-e peo-re-i-deu si-jak-hae-yo? | What time does the parade start? |
| μ΄λμμ μ¬μ§ μ°μ μ μμ΄μ? | eo-di-e-seo sa-jin jjik-eul su iss-eo-yo? | Where can I take pictures? |
| μμ΄μ ν¨κ» ν μ μλμ? | a-i-wa ham-kke tal su iss-na-yo? | Can I ride this with my child? |
| μ§κΈ μ΄μ μ€μ΄μμ? | ji-geum un-yeong jung-i-e-yo? | Is this ride open right now? |
| νμ₯μ€μ μ΄λμμ? | hwa-jang-sil-eun eo-di-e-yo? | Where is the bathroom? |
ποΈ Korean Theme Park Culture & Tips to Know
π« Types of Tickets
- Most parks offer μ μ₯κΆ (entry ticket) or μμ μ΄μ©κΆ (all-access pass).
- Free passes are more cost-effective if you plan to ride many attractions.
π Crowded Days to Avoid
- Weekends, holidays like μ΄λ¦°μ΄λ (Children’s Day), and school vacation periods are the busiest.
- Try visiting on weekdays for shorter wait times.
β Waiting Times
- Popular rides can have λκΈ°μκ° (wait times) over an hour. Download the official app or check displays at the park.
π± Mobile Apps Are Handy
- Everland and Lotte World both have official apps with ride wait times, maps, and mobile tickets.
πΆ Family-Friendly Services
- Many theme parks offer μ λͺ¨μ°¨ λμ¬ (stroller rental), nursing rooms, and ν€ μ ν (height requirements) for rides.
π§ Bring Essentials
- Bring λ¬Όν°μ (wet wipes), μ ν¬λ¦Ό (sunblock), λͺ¨μ (hat), and 보쑰 λ°°ν°λ¦¬ (portable charger).
π― Quick Quiz (Test Yourself!)
- What does λμ΄κΈ°κ΅¬ mean in English?
- How do you say βFerris wheelβ in Korean?
- Translate: βTwo free passes, please.β
- Whatβs the Korean word for βHaunted Houseβ?
π Comment your answers below or save this post for your next theme park visit in Korea! π
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