Korean word

펜션

Pronunciation

Romanizationpensyeon

Meaning

  • nounguesthouse

Example

지난 주말에 가족과 펜션에 다녀왔어요.chi nan chu ma re ka jok kkwa pen syeo ne ta nyeo wa sseo yo

I went to a guesthouse with my family last weekend.

Illustration for 펜션 (guesthouse)

More examples

친구가 추천한 펜션 후기 보고 예약했어.chin gu ga chu cheon han pen syeon hu gi po go ye ya kae sseo

I booked it after reading a review of the guesthouse my friend recommended.

Core concept

A compact holiday property with a homelike feel, commonly rented by a group for a short stay.

Common phrases

  • 펜션 후기pen syeon hu gi

    guesthouse review

  • 펜션 위치pen syeon wi chi

    guesthouse location

  • 펜션 예약 사이트pen syeon ye yak sa i teu

    guesthouse booking site

Similar words

민박minbak: A household-run lodging offers travelers a room and contact with the people who live there.
게스트하우스keseuteuhauseu: A low-cost traveler accommodation includes private rooms or dormitories with shared social areas.
리조트rijoteu: A large vacation complex offers rooms together with recreation facilities and other amenities.
호텔hotel: A commercial lodging facility provides overnight rooms, food service, and attentive staff support.

Definition in Korean

주말이나 휴가에 가족이나 친구와 함께 머무는 소규모 숙박 시설로, 주인이 직접 운영하거나 건물 전체를 빌려 쓰는 경우가 많고 간단한 취사 시설이나 공용 편의시설을 갖춘 곳.chu ma ri na hyu ga e ka jo gi na chin gu wa ham kke meo mu neun so gyu mo suk ppak si seol lo chu i ni chik jjeop u nyeong ha geo na keon mul cheon che reul pil lyeo sseu neun kyeong u ga man ko kan dan han chwi sa si seo ri na kong yong pyeo nui si seo reul kat chun kot

Word origin

펜션 (pensyeon, "a small guesthouse") is borrowed from French pension, which referred to lodging with meals, while Korean usage broadened it to include small holiday properties.

Usage tips

  • When choosing a 펜션 (pensyeon, "a small holiday property"), checking cooking facilities, bedding, pet rules, and arrival times helps prevent surprises.

Other meanings

  • vacation rentalnoun
  • cottagenoun

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