Korean word

산책

Pronunciation

Romanizationsanchaek

Meaning

  • nounwalk

Example

아이와 산책을 했어요.a i wa san chae geul hae sseo yo

I took a walk with my child.

Illustration for 산책 (walk)

More examples

저녁에 산책을 해요.cheo nyeo ge san chae geul hae yo

I take a walk in the evening.

Core concept

Walking slowly outdoors while noticing the surroundings instead of focusing on speed or distance.

Common phrases

  • 산책을 하다san chae geul ha da

    take a walk

  • 산책길san chaek kkil

    walking path

Similar words

걷기keotkki: The act of using the feet to move along through repeated steps.
나들이nadeuri: A brief leisure outing to a nearby place for fun or a change of scenery.
외출oechul: Going outside from home or another building, often for a particular purpose.

Definition in Korean

밖에서 천천히 걸으면서 경치를 즐기거나 머리를 식히는 가벼운 활동pa kke seo cheon cheon hi keo reu myeon seo kyeong chi reul cheul gi geo na meo ri reul si ki neun ka byeo un hwal dong

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean form combines a root meaning spread or scatter with one originally referring to a bamboo staff, suggesting movement through an open area.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use walk for many activities, but this word highlights the relaxed purpose and mood of the activity.

Related words

  • 산책하다sanchaekadawalkverb
  • 산책로sanchaengnowalking pathnoun
  • 산책길sanchaekkkilwalking pathnoun

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