Learn Must-Know Korean Words, Phrases, and Cultural Tips for Your Next Trip or ν΄κ° (Vacation)!
Whether you’re taking time off work, going on a beach getaway, or planning a family trip, understanding Korean vacation-related vocabulary (ν΄κ° μ΄ν) will help you enjoy your time and connect more deeply with locals.
βοΈ Must-Know Vacation & Travel Vocabulary in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ν΄κ° | hyu-ga | Vacation (from work) |
| μ¬ν | yeo-haeng | Travel / Trip |
| μ¬νμ§ | yeo-haeng-ji | Travel destination |
| κ΄κ΄ | gwan-gwang | Sightseeing |
| ν΄μΈμ¬ν | hae-oe-yeo-haeng | Overseas travel |
| κ΅λ΄μ¬ν | guk-nae-yeo-haeng | Domestic travel |
| λΉνκΈ° | bi-haeng-gi | Airplane |
| 곡ν | gong-hang | Airport |
| μ¬κΆ | yeo-gwon | Passport |
| μ§ | jim | Luggage |
| νΈν | ho-tel | Hotel |
| μμ | suk-so | Accommodation |
| μμ½ | ye-yak | Reservation |
| μ§λ | ji-do | Map |
| μΌμ | il-jeong | Itinerary / Schedule |
| μ¬μ§ | sa-jin | Photo |
| κ΄κ΄μ§ | gwan-gwang-ji | Tourist attraction |
| ν΄μμ§ | hyu-yang-ji | Resort area |
| ν΄λ³ | hae-byeon | Beach |
| μ¬νμ 보ν | yeo-haeng-ja bo-heom | Travel insurance |
𧳠Useful Korean Verbs & Travel Phrases
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ¬ννλ€ | yeo-haeng-ha-da | To travel |
| ν΄κ°λ₯Ό κ°λ€ | hyu-ga-reul ga-da | To go on vacation |
| μμ½νλ€ | ye-yak-ha-da | To make a reservation |
| μΆλ°νλ€ | chul-bal-ha-da | To depart |
| λμ°©νλ€ | do-chak-ha-da | To arrive |
| μ§μ μΈλ€ | jim-eul ssa-da | To pack |
| μ¬μ§μ μ°λ€ | sa-jin-eul jjik-da | To take a photo |
| κΈΈμ μλ€ | gil-eul ilh-da | To get lost |
| κΈΈμ λ¬»λ€ | gil-eul mut-da | To ask for directions |
| μΌννλ€ | sho-ping-ha-da | To go shopping |
| κ΄κ΄νλ€ | gwan-gwang-ha-da | To go sightseeing |
π£οΈ Common Vacation Expressions in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ν΄κ° μ΄λλ‘ κ°μ? | hyu-ga eo-di-ro ga-yo? | Where are you going on vacation? |
| λ©°μΉ λμ μ¬ν κ°μ? | myeot-chil dongan yeo-haeng ga-yo? | How many days are you traveling? |
| νΈν μμ½νμ΄μ? | ho-tel ye-yak-haet-seo-yo? | Did you book a hotel? |
| 곡νκΉμ§ μ΄λ»κ² κ°μ? | gong-hang-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-yo? | How do I get to the airport? |
| μ¬κΆ μμ§ λ§μΈμ! | yeo-gwon it-ji ma-se-yo! | Donβt forget your passport! |
| μΆμ²ν λ§ν μ¬νμ§ μμ΄μ? | chu-cheon-hal man-han yeo-haeng-ji iss-eo-yo? | Do you have any travel destination recommendations? |
| κ²½μΉκ° μ λ§ μλ¦λ€μμ. | gyeong-chi-ga jeong-mal a-reum-da-wo-yo | The scenery is really beautiful. |
| μ λ€λ μ€μΈμ! | jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo! | Have a good trip! |
π΄ Vacation in Korea β Cultural Tips & Facts
𧳠Summer Vacation Culture
- Most workers in Korea take a short summer ν΄κ° (vacation) in July or August.
- Popular destinations: μ μ£Όλ (Jeju Island), κ°λ¦ (Gangneung), λΆμ° (Busan).
βοΈ Peak Season Travel
- Expect crowds and price increases during μΆμ (Chuseok), μ€λ (Lunar New Year), and summer ν΄κ°μ² (vacation season).
- Book μμ (accommodation) and κ΅ν΅νΈ (transportation) early!
π Travel Abroad Tips
- Youβll need a μ¬κΆ (passport) and possibly λΉμ (visa) depending on the country.
- Apps like λ€μ΄λ²μ§λ (Naver Maps) and μΉ΄μΉ΄μ€T (Kakao Taxi) are super useful even abroad.
π Eco-Travel Trends
- More Koreans are into μΉνκ²½ μ¬ν (eco-friendly travel) and μνν (small but certain happiness) style getaways like camping or glamping.
π Bonus Travel Items in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ¬νκ°λ°© | yeo-haeng-ga-bang | Travel bag |
| μ ν¬λ¦Ό | seon-keu-rim | Sunscreen |
| μ κΈλΌμ€ | seon-geul-ra-seu | Sunglasses |
| λ©λ―Έμ½ | meol-mi-yak | Motion sickness medicine |
| μμ볡 | su-yeong-bok | Swimsuit |
| μ¬λ¦¬νΌ | seul-li-peo | Slippers |
| μ§λμ± | ji-do-aep | Map app |
| μΆ©μ κΈ° | chung-jeon-gi | Charger |
| μΉ΄λ©λΌ | ka-me-ra | Camera |
| μ¬νμ μν | yeo-haeng-ja su-pyo | Travelerβs check (less common now) |
π§ Vocabulary Quiz
- What is the Korean word for βpassportβ?
- How do you say βHave a good trip!β in Korean?
- Translate: βWhere are you going on vacation?β
π¬ Comment your answers below and tell us about your travel plans in Korean!
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