Korean word

나들이

Pronunciation

Romanizationnadeuri

Meaning

  • nounouting

Example

이번 주말에 나들이 갈래?i beon chu ma re na deu ri kal lae

Do you want to go on an outing this weekend?

Illustration for 나들이 (outing)

More examples

날씨가 좋으면 나들이 가기 딱 좋아.nal ssi ga cho eu myeon na deu ri ka gi ttak cho a

If the weather is nice, it's the perfect time to go on an outing.

Core concept

A small leisure trip that provides a change of scenery without feeling like a major journey.

Common phrases

  • 나들이 가다na deu ri ka da

    go on an outing

  • 주말 나들이chu mal na deu ri

    weekend outing

  • 가족 나들이ka jok na deu ri

    family outing

Similar words

외출oechul: Going out of an indoor place and staying outside for a short time or several hours.
외식oesik: A meal eaten away from home after getting the food from a restaurant, cafe, or similar business.
산책sanchaek: A gentle walk outdoors for relaxation and light physical activity rather than speed or distance.
소풍sopung: A light outdoor excursion where people rest, enjoy nature, eat together, and take part in activities.

Definition in Korean

가볍게 외출하여 기분 전환하거나 식사·구경을 하는 행동을 가리키는 명사ka byeop kke oe chul ha yeo ki bun cheon hwan ha geo na sik ssa ku gyeong eul ha neun haeng dong eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its form is connected with the Korean idea of going out and coming back, which helps explain its focus on a brief trip rather than extended travel.

Usage tips

  • A useful distinction is that the destination can be nearby, since the word highlights the pleasant break from routine rather than distance.

Other meanings

  • picnicnoun
  • short tripnoun
  • excursionnoun

Opposites

  • 집콕chipkokstaying homenoun
  • 실내활동sillaehwaldongindoor activitiesnoun

Related words

  • 나들이객nadeurigaekday-trippernoun
  • 나들이하다nadeurihadago on an outingverb
  • 나들이철nadeuricheolouting seasonnoun

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