Korean word

일행

Pronunciation

Romanizationilhaeng

Meaning

  • nouncompanion

Example

일행이 늦어서 먼저 갔어요.il haeng i neu seo seo meon jeo ka sseo yo

My companions were late, so I went ahead.

Illustration for 일행 (companion)

More examples

일행과 헤어져서 가게 앞에서 기다렸어요.il haeng gwa he eo jeo seo ka ge a pe seo ki da ryeo sseo yo

After parting from my companions, I waited in front of the store.

Core concept

A group of people who move together for the same purpose, viewed as one unit.

Common phrases

  • 일행과 함께il haeng gwa ham kke

    with companions

  • 일행을 기다리다il haeng eul ki da ri da

    wait for companions

  • 일행과 헤어지다il haeng gwa he eo ji da

    part ways with companions

Similar words

동행tonghaeng: A person who goes along with others on a journey or during an activity.
동료tongnyo: A person who works in the same company or organization.
친구chingu: A trusted person who shares everyday activities and enjoyment.
무리muri: A group of people gathered together as one unit.

Definition in Korean

어떤 목적을 가지고 같이 다니는 사람들의 한 무리eo tteon mok jjeo geul ka ji go ka chi ta ni neun sa ram deu rui han mu ri

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning one and going, giving the memorable idea of people going together as a group.

Usage tips

  • This word does not by itself show close friendship, so it can describe people traveling together even when they are simply part of the same group.

Other meanings

  • partynoun

Opposites

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