Korean word

여행

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeohaeng

Meaning

  • nountrip

Example

다음 달에 여행을 갈 계획이에요.ta eum ta re yeo haeng eul kal kkye hoe gi e yo

I plan to take a trip next month.

Illustration for 여행 (trip)

More examples

이번 여행을 준비하느라 바빠요.i beon yeo haeng eul chun bi ha neu ra pa ppa yo

I am busy preparing for this trip.

Core concept

Leaving the usual place to stay somewhere else for sightseeing or rest.

Common phrases

  • 여행을 가다yeo haeng eul ka da

    go on a trip

  • 여행을 떠나다yeo haeng eul tteo na da

    set off on a trip

  • 여행을 준비하다yeo haeng eul chun bi ha da

    prepare for a trip

Similar words

관광kwangwang: Seeing and enjoying famous places and local attractions.
휴가hyuga: Approved time away from work or school for relaxation.
나들이nadeuri: A brief leisure outing that gives a refreshing change of scenery.
출장chuljang: A temporary trip to another place to do one's job.

Definition in Korean

관광이나 휴식을 목적으로 평소와 다른 장소로 옮겨 머무는 활동이나 그 일정kwan gwang i na hyu si geul mok jjeo geu ro pyeong so wa ta reun chang so ro om gyeo meo mu neun hwal dong i na keu il jeong

Word origin

여행 (yeohaeng, "trip") is a Sino-Korean compound of 여 (yeo, "journey") + 행 (haeng, "going"), linking a journey with going somewhere.

Usage tips

  • The noun 여행 (yeohaeng, "trip") usually describes time set aside to go somewhere and stay there, not just a quick errand.

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