여행
yeohaeng[jʌ̹ɦɛŋ]
To travel in Korean is 여행 (yeohaeng).
여행 is used to mean being on a journey or the act of traveling. It can function as a noun meaning 'travel' or 'trip'.
Meaning: be on a journey (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 여행 refers to the general concept of a trip or travel, it is distinct from 출장, which refers specifically to a business trip.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun 여행 into a verb meaning 'to travel', you can add the suffix –하다 to create 여행하다. Alternatively, a common way to express the action of traveling is to use the phrase 여행을 하다, which uses the object marker to say 'to do travel'. Additionally, you can create the noun for 'traveler' or 'tourist' by adding the suffix –객 to the word, resulting in 여행객.
How do you pronounce it?
yeohaeng
Did you know?
- In Korea, the term 혼행 is a popular modern portmanteau combining 혼자 meaning 'alone' and 여행 meaning 'travel'.
- While 여행 is the general word for travel, Koreans often use the word 나들이 for a short, casual outing or a 'day trip' to a park or nearby attraction.
- In Korean, the word for 'traveler', 여행객, uses the character 객 which is also found in words for 'guest' or 'visitor'.
Examples in context
- 나는 혼자 여행하는 것을 좋아해.I like to travel alone.This sentence uses 여행 to express a personal preference for traveling alone.Tatoeba #8362089 by Eunhee, translation #252478 by CK
- 나는 여행 중에 보통 일기를 쓴다.I usually keep a diary when I travel.This sentence uses 여행 to describe an activity performed while traveling.Tatoeba #11106007 by intertime, translation #255509 by CK
- 여행은 재미있다.It's fun to travel.This sentence uses 여행 to state that traveling is fun.Tatoeba #11106400 by intertime, translation #325560 by CK
- 제 여행 계획을 세우고 있어요.I'm making my travel plan.
- 나 여기서 더 긴 여행을 계획 중이야.I'm planning a longer trip from here.
- 여행 다녀와서 너무 피곤해.I'm so tired after coming back from the trip.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are talking about their vacation plans.
- 민지 Min-ji이번 여름에 어디로 여행 가요?ibeon yeoreume odiro yeohaeng gayo?Where are you traveling to this summer?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 일본으로 여행 가려고 해요.jeoneun ilbon-euro yeohaeng garyeogo haeyo.I am planning to travel to Japan.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 좋겠네요! 누구랑 여행 가요?jeongmal jokegetneyo! nugurang yeohaeng gayo?That sounds great! Who are you traveling with?
- 민준 Min-jun친구들이랑 같이 여행 가요.chingudeul-irang gachi yeohaeng gayo.I am traveling with my friends.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 여행, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
