Korean word

소풍

Pronunciation

Romanizationsopung

Meaning

  • nounpicnic

Example

오늘 소풍을 가요.o neul so pung eul ka yo

We are going on a picnic today.

Illustration for 소풍 (picnic)

More examples

날씨가 좋아서 가족과 소풍에 갔어요.nal ssi ga cho a seo ka jok kkwa so pung e ka sseo yo

The weather was nice, so I went on a picnic with my family.

Core concept

A short outdoor outing centered on relaxing, enjoying nature, and sharing a meal.

Common phrases

  • 소풍 준비물so pung chun bi mul

    picnic supplies

  • 소풍 돗자리so pung tot jja ri

    picnic mat

  • 소풍 도시락so pung to si rak

    picnic lunch

Similar words

나들이nadeuri: A small leisure trip that offers a pleasant break through walking or sightseeing.
피크닉pikeunik: An informal gathering outside for sitting down and eating a light meal.
야유회yayuhoe: An outdoor social event for coworkers or members of an organized group.
현장학습hyeonjanghaksseup: An educational visit that lets students learn outside their usual classroom.

Definition in Korean

야외에서 도시락을 가지고 가서 먹거나 쉬며 즐기는 가벼운 나들이.ya oe e seo to si ra geul ka ji go ka seo meok kkeo na swi myeo cheul gi neun ka byeo un na deu ri

Word origin

The word developed from a Sino-Korean expression for going out to enjoy the open air, which fits its relaxed outdoor meaning.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can connect this word with a school day outside, where classmates bring food and enjoy activities together rather than simply traveling somewhere.

Other meanings

  • excursionnoun
  • outingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 소풍객sopunggaekpicnic-goernoun
  • 소풍철sopungcheolpicnic seasonnoun

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