Korean word

여가

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoga

Meaning

nounfree time

Example

퇴근 후에는 여가를 친구와 함께 보냅니다.toe geun hu e neun yeo ga reul chin gu wa ham kke po naem ni da

After work, I spend my free time with a friend.

More examples

휴일에는 여가를 즐기며 산책을 해요.hyu i re neun yeo ga reul cheul gi myeo san chae geul hae yo

On holidays, I enjoy my free time while taking a walk.

Core concept

Time that belongs to personal life rather than required work or study.

Common phrases

여가를 즐기다yeo ga reul cheul gi da
enjoy free time
여가 이용yeo ga i yong
use of free time

Similar words

자유시간chayusigan: Time that can be used freely for chosen activities.
휴식hyusik: A pause from activity that helps the body or mind regain energy.
여유yeoyu: Extra time or calm that makes it possible to act without rushing.
휴가hyuga: An approved period away from work or school for rest.

Definition in Korean

사업·학업 등 의무에서 벗어나 개인적으로 쓸 수 있는 시간.sa eop ha geop teung ui mu e seo peo seo na kae in jeo geu ro sseul ssu in neun si gan

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of what remains and a period free from obligations, making its meaning easy to connect with spare time.

Usage tips

English free time and 여가 (yeoga, "leisure time") cover similar ground, but 여가 often names a broader part of life for rest or personal interests.

Opposites

근로keullolabornoun

Related words

여가문화yeogamunhwaleisure culturenoun
여가활동yeogahwaldongleisure activitynoun