여행
yeohaeng[jʌ̹ɦɛŋ]
The English word "trip" is translated into Korean as 여행 (yeohaeng). Wiktionary also lists 여정 (yeojeong) and 려정 (ryeojeong).
Meaning: journey (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 여행 | yeohaeng | [jʌ̹ɦɛŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [jʌ̹ɦe̞ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
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| 여정 | yeojeong | [jʌ̹d͡ʑʌ̹ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 려정 | ryeojeong | North Korea |
여행 is the general term for a trip, travel or the concept of traveling. If you are specifically referring to a trip taken for business purposes, you should use the word 출장.
Which one should you use?
While 여행 refers to the general concept of a trip, 여정 is used to describe a more specific itinerary or the actual course and process of a journey.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In North Korea, the word 려정 is used instead of the South Korean form 여정.
How do you pronounce it?
yeohaeng
When do people say it?
When wishing someone a pleasant trip, a common phrase to use is 즐거운 여행 되세요!, which means "Enjoy your trip!"
Did you know?
- The word 여행 shares the same Chinese characters as the Japanese word 'ryokō', making them cognates through their shared roots in Classical Chinese.
- While 여행 describes the trip, Koreans often use the word 추억 ('memory') when talking about a trip to emphasize the emotional experience over the destination.
- The word 출장 for a business trip specifically implies being 'dispatched' to a location, reflecting a more formal or hierarchical professional structure.
Examples in context
- 중국까지 안전한 여행 하세요!Have a safe trip to China!This sentence is useful for wishing someone a safe trip using 여행.Tatoeba #4748422 by kimhkng, translation #2975149 by Lumi
- 이 여행은 기껏해야 1,000 달러일 거야.At the most, the trip will cost $1,000.This sentence is useful for discussing the cost of a 여행.Tatoeba #8367848 by Eunhee, translation #1422385 by CK
- 당신의 호주 여행에 대해 제게 이야기 해줄래요?Could you tell me about your trip to Australia?This sentence is useful for asking someone to talk about their 여행.Tatoeba #13118813 by romzzo, translation #7194949 by CK
- 이번 주말에 부산으로 여행 갈 거예요.I'm going on a trip to Busan this weekend.
- 서울 출장 어땠어요?How was your business trip to Seoul?
- 우리는 제주에서 멋진 여름휴가를 보냈어요.We had a fantastic summer vacation in Jeju.
- 나들이로 남이섬 가볼까요?Let's plan a day trip to Nami Island.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Min-jun are talking about their upcoming vacation.
- 지은 Ji-eun이번 여름 여행은 어디로 가요?ibeon yeoreum yeohaeng-eun eodi-ro gayo?Where are you going for this summer trip?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 제주도로 여행을 가요.jeoneun jejudoro yeohaeng-eul gayo.I am going on a trip to Jeju Island.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 재미있는 여행이 되겠네요!jeongmal jaemi-iss-neun yeohaeng-i doegess-neyo!That will be a very fun trip!
- 민준 Min-jun네, 정말 기대돼요.ne, jeongmal gidaedwaeyo.Yes, I am really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trip” translations and entries 여행, 여정, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
