tent
텐트
tenteu
A day trip, a break away, a night out, maybe even a night in – we all like to spend our free time differently. It’s also a common topic of conversation with friends and colleagues; who doesn’t like talking about holidays, hobbies, and how they like to hang out?
tent
텐트
tenteu
1. flysheet
방수천
bangsucheon
2. guy rope
당김줄
danggimjul
3. groundsheet
방수깔개
bangsukkalgae
4. tent peg
텐트 말뚝
tenteu malttuk
YOU MIGHT SAY…
What would you like to do?
뭐 하는 거 좋아해요?
mwo haneun geo joahaeyo
What do you do in your spare time?
여가시간에 뭐 해요?
yeogasigane mwo haeyo
Have you got any hobbies?
취미가 있어요?
chwimiga isseoyo
Are you sporty/creative/musical?
운동을/창의적인 것을/음악을 좋아해요?
undongeul/changuijeogin geoseul/eumageul joahaeyo
Do you enjoy…?
… 을/를 좋아해요?
… eul/reul joahaeyo
How did you get into…?
… 을/를 어떻게 시작하게 됐어요?
… eul/reul eotteoke sijakage dwaesseoyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
My hobbies include…
제 취미는 … 이에요/예요.
je chwimineun … ieyo/yeyo
I like…
… 좋아해요.
… joahaeyo
I really enjoy it.
정말 좋아해요.
jeongmal joahaeyo
It’s not for me.
제 취향은 아니에요.
je chwihyangeun anieyo
I’m going on holiday.
휴가 가요.
hyuga gayo
I have/don’t have a lot of spare time.
여가시간이 많아요/많이 없어요.
yeogasigani manayo/mani eopseoyo
VOCABULARY
activity
활동
hwaldong
hobby/pastime
취미
chwimi
to be interested in…
… 에 관심이 있다
… e gwansimi itda
to pass the time
시간을 보내다
siganeul bonaeda
to relax
쉬다
swida
to enjoy
즐기다
jeulgida
cooking
요리
yori
DIY
직접 수리·조립하기
jikjeop suri·joripagi
gaming
게임
geim
going to karaoke
노래방 가기
noraebang gagi
jogging
조깅
joging
listening to music
음악 듣기
eumak deutgi
reading
독서
dokseo
shopping
쇼핑
syoping
sports
운동
undong
travelling
여행
yeohaeng
walking
걷기
geotgi
watching TV/films
티브이/영화 보기
tibeui/yeonghwa bogi
Korea has around 10 million visitors every year. The country offers travellers a range of experiences from buzzing modern cities to timeless traditions and beautiful landscapes.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
How much is it to get in?
입장하는 데 얼마예요?
ipjanghaneun de eolmayeyo
Is there a discount for…?
… 할인이 있어요?
… harini isseoyo
Where is the tourist office?
관광 안내소가 어디에 있어요?
gwangwang annaesoga eodie isseoyo
Are there sightseeing tours?
관광 안내 투어가 있어요?
gwangwang annae tueoga isseoyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
Entry costs…
입장료는 … 원이에요.
ipjangnyoneun … wonieyo
The tourist office is located…
관광 안내소는 … 에 있어요.
gwangwang annaesoneun … e isseoyo
There is a guided tour you can book.
가이드 투어를 예약할 수 있어요.
gaideu tueoreul yeyakal su isseoyo
Audio guides are/are not available.
오디오 가이드가 있어요/없어요.
odio gaideuga isseoyo/eopseoyo
VOCABULARY
tourist
관광객
gwangwanggaek
tourist attraction
관광지
gwangwangji
excursion
여행
yeohaeng
historic site
유적지
yujeokji
audio guide
오디오 가이드
odio gaideu
to visit
방문하다
bangmunhada
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
Bear in mind that some cultural and historical sites, such as museums and art galleries, are closed on certain days of the week (usually Monday). Some religious sites may also require visitors to observe a certain dress code.
art gallery
미술관
misulgwan
camera
사진기
sajingi
city map
관광 지도
gwangwang jido
gardens
정원
jeongwon
guidebook
관광 안내서
gwangwang annaeseo
monument
기념비
ginyeombi
museum
박물관
bangmulgwan
palace
궁
gung
sightseeing bus
관광버스
gwangwangbeoseu
temple
절
jeol
tour guide
관광 안내원
gwangwang annaewon
tourist office
관광 안내소
gwangwang annaeso
When it comes to nightlife in Korea’s towns and cities, check the tourist office for information on local events and venues. Why not get recommendations on bars and clubs from residents too?
YOU MIGHT SAY…
What is there to do at night?
밤에 할 수 있는게 뭐 있어요?
bame hal su inneunge mwo isseoyo
What’s on at the cinema/theatre?
지금 영화관에서/극장에서 뭐 해요?
jigeum yeonghwagwaneseo/geukjangeseo mwo haeyo
Where are the best bars/clubs?
제일 좋은 바나 클럽이 어디예요?
jeil joeun bana keulleobi eodiyeyo
Do you want to go and see a…?
… 보러 갈래요?
… boreo gallaeyo
Are there tickets for…?
… 표 있어요?
… pyo isseoyo
Two seats in the stalls, please.
1층에 자리 두 개 주세요.
ilcheunge jari dugae juseyo
What time does it start?
몇 시에 시작해요?
myeot sie sijakaeyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
The nightlife is great around here.
여기 밤에 할 게 많아요.
yeogi bame hal ge manayo
My favourite bar/club is…
제가 가장 좋아하는 바는/클럽은…
jega gajang joahaneun baneun/keulleobeun…
There’s a film/show I’d like to see.
보고 싶은 영화가/공연이 있어요.
bogo sipeun yeonghwaga/gongyeoni isseoyo
There are no tickets left.
표가 없어요.
pyoga eopseoyo
It begins at 7 o’clock.
7시에 시작해요.
ilgopsie sijakaeyo
Please turn off your mobile phones.
휴대폰을 꺼 주세요.
hyudaeponeul kkeo juseyo
VOCABULARY
nightlife
밤문화
bammunhwa
party
파티
pati
show
공연
gongyeon
film
영화
yeonghwa
play
연극
yeongeuk
festival
축제
chukje
box office
매표소
maepyoso
to socialize
사람들과 어울리다
saramdeulgwa eoullida
to go out
외출하다
oechulhada
to order food/drinks
음식을/음료를 주문하다
eumsigeul/eumnyoreul jumunhada
to see a show
공연을 보다
gongyeoneul boda
to watch a film
영화를 보다
yeonghwareul boda
to go dancing
춤추러 가다
chumchureo gada
to enjoy oneself
즐거운 시간을 보내다
jeulgeoun siganeul bonaeda
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
In order to experience Korea’s diverse culture, traditional performances are something that you don’t want to miss. There are various music and dance events, such as a narrative performance called 판소리 (pansori), a percussion performance by farmers known as 풍물놀이 (pungmullori), and 부채춤 (buchaechum), a dance with fans. You can even watch a performance in taekwondo!
ballet
발레
balle
bar
바
ba
busking
길거리 공연
gilgeori gongyeon
casino
카지노
kajino
cinema
영화관
yeonghwagwan
concert
콘서트
konseoteu
crosstalk
만담
mandam
funfair
이동 유원지
idong yuwonji
karaoke
노래방
noraebang
musical
뮤지컬
myujikeol
nightclub
나이트클럽
naiteukeulleop
opera
오페라
opera
restaurant
식당
sikdang
theatre
극장
geukjang
traditional performance
전통 공연
jeontong gongyeon
Korea offers a wide choice of places to stay from hostels or guest houses to luxurious hotels. Staying in a temple, known as a “templestay” 템플스테이 (tempeulseutei), or in a traditional house is also a popular option for those who want to have a unique and special experience.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
I have a reservation.
예약을 했어요.
yeyageul haesseoyo
Have you got rooms available?
방이 있어요?
bangi isseoyo
How much is it per night?
하룻밤에 얼마예요?
harutbame eolmayeyo
I’d like to book a single/double room, please.
싱글 룸/더블 룸 예약하려고요.
singgeul rum/deobeul rum yeyakaryeogoyo
Is breakfast included?
조식이 포함되어 있어요?
josigi pohamdoeeo isseoyo
I’d like to check in/out, please.
체크인/체크아웃 하려고요.
chekeuin/chekeuaut haryeogoyo
What time is breakfast served?
조식은 몇 시예요?
josigeun myeot siyeyo
What time do I have to check out?
체크아웃 시간은 언제예요?
chekeuaut siganeun eonjeyeyo
Could I upgrade my room?
제 방을 업그레이드 할 수 있을까요?
je bangeul eopgeureideu hal su isseulkkayo
I need fresh towels for my room.
새 수건을 받고 싶어요.
sae sugeoneul batgo sipeoyo
I’ve lost my key.
열쇠를 잃어버렸어요.
yeolsoereul ireobeoryeosseoyo
I’d like to make a complaint.
불만사항이 있어요.
bulmansahangi isseoyo
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
When checking in at your hotel, you may be expected to fill out a registration form and provide your passport number.
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
We have/don’t have rooms available.
방이 있어요/없어요.
bangi isseoyo/eopseoyo
Our rates are…
방 요금은 … 원이에요.
bang yogeumeun … wonieyo
Breakfast is/is not included.
조식 포함이에요/불포함이에요.
josik pohamieyo/bulpohamieyo
Breakfast is served at…
조식은 … 시에 드실 수 있어요.
josigeun … sie deusil su isseoyo
May I have your room number, please?
몇 호에 계시죠?
myeot hoe gyesijyo
May I see your documents, please?
서류를 볼 수 있을까요?
seoryureul bol su isseulkkayo
You may check in after…
체크인은 … 시 이후에 가능해요.
chekeuineun … si ihue ganeunghaeyo
You must check out before…
… 시까지 체크아웃 하셔야 해요.
… sikkaji chekeuaut hasyeoya haeyo
VOCABULARY
inn
여관
yeogwan
bed and breakfast
민박
minbak
room only
식사 불포함
siksa bulpoham
full board
세 끼 식사 제공
se kki siksa jegong
half board
두 끼 식사 제공
du kki siksa jegong
room service
룸서비스
rumseobiseu
wake-up call
모닝콜
moningkol
room number
방 번호
bang beonho
per person per night
일인당 하룻밤에
irindang harutbame
to check in
체크인하다
chekeuinhada
to check out
체크아웃하다
chekeuautada
to order room service
룸서비스를 주문하다
rumseobiseureul jumunhada
corridor
복도
bokdo
“do not disturb” sign
“방해하지 마시오” 표시
“banghaehaji masio” pyosi
double room
더블 룸
deobeul rum
key card
카드식 열쇠
kadeusik yeolsoe
minibar
미니바
miniba
porter
포터
poteo
reception
프런트
peureonteu
receptionist
호텔 직원
hotel jigwon
safe
금고
geumgo
single room
싱글 룸
singgeul rum
toiletries
세면도구
semyeondogu
twin room
트윈 룸
teuwin rum
Camping is gaining in popularity in Korea. There are more and more camping sites popping up around the country; you can check online for reviews and recommendations.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
Have you got spaces available?
자리가 있어요?
jariga isseoyo
I’d like to book for … nights.
… 박 예약하려고요.
… bak yeyakaryeogoyo
How much is it per night?
하룻밤에 얼마예요?
harutbame eolmayeyo
Where is the toilet/shower block?
화장실이/샤워장이 어디에 있어요?
hwajangsiri/syawojangi eodie isseoyo
Is the water drinkable?
그 물 마셔도 돼요?
geu mul masyeodo dwaeyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
We have spaces available.
자리가 있어요.
jariga isseoyo
We don’t have spaces available.
자리가 없어요.
jariga eopseoyo
It costs … per night.
하룻밤에 … 원이에요.
harutbame … wonieyo
The toilets/showers are located…
화장실은/샤워장은 … 에 있어요.
hwajangsireun/syawojangeun … e isseoyo
The water is/is not drinkable.
그 물 마셔도 돼요/못 마셔요.
geu mul masyeodo dwaeyo/mot masyeoyo
VOCABULARY
camper
캠핑하는 사람
kaempinghaneun saram
campsite
캠핑장
kaempingjang
pitch
캠핑 자리
kaemping jari
electricity hook-up
캠핑용 멀티탭
kaempingyong meoltitaep
toilet/shower block
화장실/샤워장
hwajangsil/syawojang
groundsheet
방수깔개
bangsukkalgae
to camp
캠핑하다
kaempinghada
to pitch a tent
텐트를 치다
tenteureul chida
to take down a tent
텐트를 걷다
tenteureul geotda
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
If you plan on holidaying with a caravan in Korea, remember that you will need a driving licence which is valid for the weight of the caravan.
air bed
에어 매트
eeo maeteu
camping stove
버너
beoneo
caravan
캠핑 트레일러
kaemping teureilleo
cool box
아이스박스
aiseubakseu
matches
성냥
seongnyang
motorhome
캠핑카
kaempingka
sleeping bag
침낭
chimnang
tent
텐트
tenteu
torch
손전등
sonjeondeung
Korea has a wonderful coastline with numerous islands and many beautiful beaches. Seaside activities are popular from mid June to late August.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
Is there a good beach nearby?
괜찮은 해변이 근처에 있어요?
gwaenchaneun haebyeoni geuncheoe isseoyo
Is swimming permitted here?
여기에서 수영해도 돼요?
yeogieseo suyeonghaedo dwaeyo
Is the water cold?
물이 차가워요?
muri chagawoyo
Can we hire…?
… 빌릴 수 있어요?
… billil su isseoyo
Help!
도와주세요!
dowajuseyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
This is a public beach.
여기가 해수욕장이에요.
yeogiga haesuyokjangieyo
Swimming is allowed/forbidden.
수영해도 돼요/수영 금지예요.
suyeonghaedo dwaeyo/suyeong geumjiyeyo
Swimming is/is not supervised.
해수욕장에 관리인이 있어요/없어요.
haesuyokjange gwalliini isseoyo/eopseoyo
The water is warm/cold/freezing!
물이 따뜻해요/차가워요/얼음물이에요!
muri ttatteutaeyo/chagawoyo/eoreummurieyo
YOU SHOULD KNOW…
Public beaches are only monitored in summer. At the end of the summer, local authority lifeguards are no longer on duty and amenities are closed, although some surfers will still go to the beach.
VOCABULARY
seaside
바닷가
badatga
“No swimming”
“수영금지”
suyeonggeumji
bathing zone
해수욕 가능 구역
haesuyok ganeung guyeok
lifeguard
안전요원
anjeonyowon
promenade
해안 산책로
haean sanchaengno
surf zone
서핑전용해변
seopingjeonyonghaebyeon
to surf
서핑하다
seopinghada
to sunbathe
일광욕하다
ilgwangyokada
to swim
수영하다
suyeonghada
GENERAL
beach ball
비치 볼
bichi bol
bikini
비키니 수영복
bikini suyeongbok
bucket and spade
양동이와 삽
yangdongiwa sap
deckchair
갑판 의자
gappan uija
flip-flops
슬리퍼
seullipeo
flippers
오리발
oribal
hammock
해먹
haemeok
sandcastle
모래성
moraeseong
seashells
조개껍질
jogaekkeopjil
seaweed
해초
haecho
sunglasses
선글라스
seongeullaseu
sunhat
챙 넓은 모자
chaeng neolbeun moja
suntan lotion
태닝 로션
taening rosyeon
swimming trunks
남성용 수영복
namseongyong suyeongbok
swimsuit
원피스 수영복
wonpiseu suyeongbok
THE SEASIDE
1. beach towel
해변용 수건
haebyeonyong sugeon
2. sand
모래
morae
3. sea
바다
bada
4. waves
파도
pado
5. parasol
파라솔
parasol
K-pop is the best-known genre of Korean music across the world, but it is not the only music the country has to offer. People also enjoy listening to various types of music such as hip hop, jazz, and classical music. Korean traditional music, known as 국악 (gugak), is also popular.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
I’m learning to play…
… 연주하는 걸 배우고 있어요.
… yeonjuhaneun geol baeugo isseoyo
What kind of music do you like?
어떤 음악을 좋아해요?
eotteon eumageul joahaeyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
I like/don’t like…
… 좋아해요/안 좋아해요.
… joahaeyo/an joahaeyo
My favourite group is…
제가 가장 좋아하는 그룹은 … 이에요/예요.
jega gajang joahaneun geurubeun …ieyo/yeyo
VOCABULARY
song
노래
norae
album
앨범
aelbeom
band
밴드
baendeu
singer-songwriter
가수겸 작곡가
gasugyeom jakgokga
live music
라이브 음악
raibeu eumak
gig
공연
gongyeon
CD
시디
sidi
DJ
디제이
dijei
vinyl record
레코드 음반
rekodeu eumban
turntable
턴테이블
teonteibeul
microphone
마이크
maikeu
K-pop
케이팝
keipap
pop
가요
gayo
rock
록
rok
rap
랩
raep
classical
클래식
keullaesik
folk
민요
minyo
to play an instrument
악기를 연주하다
akgireul yeonjuhada
to sing
노래하다
noraehada
to listen to music
음악을 듣다
eumageul deutda
to go to gigs
공연을 가다
gongyeoneul gada
EQUIPMENT
earphones
이어폰
ieopon
headphones
헤드폰
hedeupon
speakers
스피커
seupikeo
GENERAL MUSIC
choir
합창단
hapchangdan
conductor
지휘자
jihwija
musician
음악가
eumakga
orchestra
관현악단
gwanhyeonakdan
sheet music
악보
akbo
singer
가수
gasu
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
accordion
아코디언
akodieon
acoustic guitar
통기타
tonggita
bass drum
베이스 드럼
beiseu deureom
bass guitar
베이스 기타
beiseu gita
cello
첼로
chello
clarinet
클라리넷
keullarinet
cymbals
심벌즈
simbeoljeu
double bass
더블 베이스
deobeul beiseu
drum
드럼
deureom
electric guitar
전기 기타
jeongi gita
flute
플루트
peulluteu
harp
하프
hapeu
keyboard
키보드
kibodeu
mouth organ
하모니카
hamonika
piano
피아노
piano
saxophone
색소폰
saeksopon
trombone
트롬본
teurombon
trumpet
트럼펫
teureompet
tuba
튜바
tyuba
violin
바이올린
baiollin
xylophone
실로폰
sillopon
TRADITIONAL KOREAN INSTRUMENTS
double-headed drum
장구
janggu
Korean flute
단소
danso
Korean zither
가야금
gayageum
YOU MIGHT SAY…
Can I take photos here?
여기에서 사진 찍어도 돼요?
yeogieseo sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
Say “kimchi”!
“김치” 하세요!
“gimchi” haseyo
VOCABULARY
photographer
사진사
sajinsa
photo
사진
sajin
selfie
셀카
selka
selfie stick
셀카봉
selkabong
to take a photo/selfie
사진을/셀카를 찍다
sajineul/selkareul jjikda
to zoom in
확대하다
hwakdaehada
camera lens
사진기 렌즈
sajingi renjeu
compact camera
컴팩트 카메라
keompaekteu kamera
drone
드론
deuron
DSLR camera
디에스엘아르
dieseuerareu
SD card
에스디 카드
eseudi kadeu
tripod
삼각대
samgakdae
Board games like “yunnori” and “go” are popular with the older generation, who like to go to community centres to meet up with friends and play together. Younger people tend to prefer computer and phone games.
YOU MIGHT SAY…
Shall we play a game?
우리 게임 할까요?
uri geim halkkayo
What would you like to play?
어떤 게임 하고 싶어요?
eotteon geim hago sipeoyo
How do you play?
어떻게 하는 거예요?
eotteoke haneun geoyeyo
YOU MIGHT HEAR…
It’s your turn.
당신 차례예요.
dangsin charyeyeyo
Time’s up!
시간 다 됐어요!
sigan da dwaesseoyo
Shall we play something else?
우리 다른 게임 할까요?
uri dareun geim halkkayo
VOCABULARY
player
참가자
chamgaja
poker
포커
pokeo
games console
게임기
geimgi
game controller
게임 조종기
geim jojonggi
video game
비디오 게임
bidio geim
virtual reality headset
가상 현실 헤드셋
gasang hyeonsil hedeuset
draughts
체커
chekeo
hand (in cards)
수중의 패
sujungui pae
to play
게임하다
geimhada
to roll the dice
주사위를 던지다
jusawireul deonjida
to win
이기다
igida
to lose
지다
jida
board game
보드게임
bodeugeim
bowling
볼링
bolling
cards
카드
kadeu
chess
체스
cheseu
Chinese chess
장기
janggi
crossword
십자말풀이
sipjamalpuri
darts
다트
dateu
dice
주사위
jusawi
go
바둑
baduk
go-stop
고스톱
goseutop
jigsaw puzzle
퍼즐 맞추기
peojeul matchugi
yunnori
윷놀이
yunnori
Many Korean people enjoy different types of arts and crafts. While some enjoy Western arts and crafts, many traditional arts and crafts are still practised throughout the country.
VOCABULARY
handicrafts
수공예
sugongye
artist
예술가
yesulga
amateur
비전문가
bijeonmunga
dressmaker
여성복 재봉사
yeoseongbok jaebongsa
to paint
그림을 그리다
geurimeul geurida
to sketch
밑그림을 그리다
mitgeurimeul geurida
to sew
바느질하다
baneujilhada
to knit
뜨개질하다
tteugaejilhada
to be creative
창의적인
changuijeogin
GENERAL CRAFTS
calligraphy
서예
seoye
cross-stitch
십자수
sipjasu
embroidery
자수
jasu
jewellery-making
장신구 세공
jangsingu segong
model-making
프라모델 조립
peuramodel jorip
papercrafts
종이공예
jongigongye
pottery
도예
doye
traditional ink painting
수묵화
sumukwa
woodwork
목공예
mokgongye
ART MATERIALS
calligraphy brush
서예붓
seoyebut
canvas
캔버스
kaenbeoseu
easel
이젤
ijel
ink
잉크
ingkeu
oil paint
유화 물감
yuhwa mulgam
paintbrush
붓
but
palette
팔레트
palleteu
paper-cutting
종이 자르기
jongi jareugi
pastels
파스텔
paseutel
sketchpad
스케치북
seukechibuk
traditional black ink
먹물
meongmul
watercolours
수채화 물감
suchaehwa mulgam
SEWING ACCESSORIES
ball of wool
털실 뭉치
teolsil mungchi
button
단추
danchu
fabric
천
cheon
fabric scissors
재단 가위
jaedan gawi
knitting needles
뜨개바늘
tteugaebaneul
needle and thread
바늘과 실
baneulgwa sil
safety pin
옷핀
otpin
sewing machine
재봉틀
jaebongteul
tape measure
줄자
julja