로드 트립
rodeu teurip
The English phrase "road trip" is translated into Korean as 로드 트립 (rodeu teurip).
로드 트립 is a phonetic loanword used to describe a recreational or impromptu excursion. While it is understood, a more common, native way to describe a trip taken by car is using the native term 자동차 여행.
Meaning: recreational or impromptu excursion (noun)
Which one should you use?
로드 트립 is a direct phonetic loanword from the English "road trip", whereas 자동차 여행 is the native way to express the concept of a car trip or traveling by car.
How do you pronounce it?
rodeu teurip
Did you know?
- In Korea, the concept of a 로드 트립 often includes visiting a 휴게소 'highway rest area', which are treated as tourist destinations with specialized regional foods.
- If you use the phonetic loanword 로드 트립, many Koreans might assume you are specifically referring to a long-distance journey inspired by Western movies or American culture.
- Koreans may use the word 나들이 'outing' for a short day trip by car, a native word that evokes a traditional sense of stepping outside for fresh air.
Examples in context
- 여름 휴가 때 자동차 여행을 할 거예요I will go on a road trip during summer vacation.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Seo-yeon are talking about their vacation plans.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨, 이번 휴가 때 로드 트립 어때요?Seoyeon ssi, ibeon hyuga ttae rodeu teurip eottaeyo?Seo-yeon, how about a road trip for this vacation?
- 서연 Seo-yeon좋아요! 어디로 가면 좋을까요?joayo! eodiro gamyeon joeulkkayo?Sounds great! Where should we go?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo동해안을 따라 쭉 내려가는 건 어때요?donghaeaneul ttara jjuk naeryeoganeun geon eottaeyo?How about driving all the way down the east coast?
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 낭만적일 것 같아요.jeongmal nangmanjeogil geot gatayo.I think that would be very romantic.
