Korean word

동행

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonghaeng

Meaning

  • nouncompanion

Example

여행에 동행이 없어서 심심했어요.yeo haeng e tong haeng i eop sseo seo sim sim hae sseo yo

I was bored because I had no companion on the trip.

Illustration for 동행 (companion)

More examples

콘서트에 동행이 있어서 더 즐거웠어요.kon seo teu e tong haeng i i sseo seo teo cheul geo wo sseo yo

It was more enjoyable because I had a companion at the concert.

Core concept

A person present with others as they go through a journey or shared activity.

Common phrases

  • 동행을 구하다tong haeng eul ku ha da

    seek a companion

  • 동행이 필요하다tong haeng i pi ryo ha da

    need a companion

  • 동행 없이tong haeng eop ssi

    without a companion

Similar words

일행ilhaeng: A group traveling or acting together as one unit for a common purpose.
동반자tongbanja: A person who joins another person for an outing or event as a partner.
같이 갈 사람kachi kal ssaram: A casual expression for someone who goes somewhere with another person.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 여행에서 함께 행동하거나 길을 같이 가는 사람을 가리키는 명사.eo tteon i ri na yeo haeng e seo ham kke haeng dong ha geo na ki reul ka chi ka neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose two parts mean same and go or travel, pointing to someone who goes along with another person.

Usage tips

  • The English word escort can suggest official protection or guidance, whereas this Korean noun can describe an ordinary companion on a trip or shared activity.

Other meanings

  • accompanimentnoun
  • escortnoun

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