Korean word

드라이브

Pronunciation

Romanizationteuraibeu

Meaning

  • noundrive

Example

이번 주말에 드라이브 갈래?i beon chu ma re teu ra i beu kal lae

Do you want to go for a drive this weekend?

Illustration for 드라이브 (drive)

More examples

어제 친구랑 바다 보러 드라이브 다녀왔어.eo je chin gu rang pa da po reo teu ra i beu ta nyeo wa sseo

Yesterday, I went for a drive with a friend to see the sea.

Core concept

A short, pleasant car trip taken for a change of mood or a look at the scenery.

Common phrases

  • 드라이브 가다teu ra i beu ka da

    go for a drive

  • 드라이브 코스teu ra i beu ko seu

    driving route

  • 야간 드라이브ya gan teu ra i beu

    night drive

  • 장거리 드라이브chang geo ri teu ra i beu

    long-distance drive

Similar words

운전unjeon: The act of guiding a vehicle and controlling how fast it moves.
외출oechul: Leaving home or another indoor place to spend time outside.
나들이nadeuri: A short leisure outing for enjoyment, such as a meal or sightseeing.

Definition in Korean

차로 이동하면서 잠깐 바람을 쐬거나 경치를 보는 여유로운 외출을 뜻하는 말.cha ro i dong ha myeon seo cham kkan pa ra meul ssoe geo na kyeong chi reul po neun yeo yu ro un oe chu reul tteu ta neun mal

Word origin

Korean borrowed this noun from English drive and narrowed it to a relaxed trip by car for pleasure.

Usage tips

  • The English word drive can describe many kinds of driving, while this Korean loanword usually suggests a relaxed recreational trip.

Opposites

Related words

  • 드라이브하다teuraibeuhadago for a driveverb

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