What does 여행 mean?

여행 (yeo-haeng, yeohaeng)

여행 (yeohaeng) means traveling to new places, a common Korean word.

Korean word 여행 meaning travel

Definition & nuance

Core meaning and shades learners miss.

여행(yeo-haeng, yeohaeng)

여행 means going to and staying in different places to have new experiences.

Nuances

  • Not just moving but includes rest and experience
  • Means leisure time, not a short business trip
  • Includes various activities and experiences at the destination

When to use

tourism, vacation, cultural experience

In context

여행 is a noun used with verbs like ‘가다’ (go) or ‘하다’ (do). It fits naturally in both casual and formal contexts.

Real-world examples

  • 이번 여름에 가족과 함께 제주도로 여행을 갔어요.

    i-beon yeo-reum-e ga-jok-gwa ham-kke je-ju-do-ro yeo-haeng-eul gass-eo-yo., i beon yeo reum e ga jok gwa ham kke je ju do ro yeo haeng eul gass eo yo.

    ‘여행을 가다’ is a natural expression.

  • 여행은 새로운 문화를 배우는 좋은 방법이에요.

    yeo-haeng-eun sae-ro-un mun-hwa-reul bae-u-neun joh-eun bang-beop-i-e-yo., yeo haeng eun sae ro un mun hwa reul bae u neun joh eun bang beop i e yo.

    ‘여행은’ as subject makes the sentence natural.

  • 나는 여행을 하다.

    na-neun yeo-haeng-eul ha-da., na neun yeo haeng eul ha da.

    The verb ‘하다’ needs conjugation; ‘나는 여행을 하다’ is incorrect. Use ‘나는 여행을 해요’.

  • 그는 여행 중이에요.

    geu-neun yeo-haeng jung-i-e-yo., geu neun yeo haeng jung i e yo.

    ‘여행 중이다’ is a natural shortened form of ‘traveling’.

Quick quiz

  1. What does 여행 mean?

    여행이란 무엇인가요?(yeo-haeng-i-ranmu-eos-in-ga-yo?, yeohaengiranmueosingayo?)
  2. Which sentence is correct?

    다음 중 올바른 문장은?(da-eumjungol-ba-reunmun-jang-eun?, daeumjungolbareunmunjangeun?)
  3. What does ‘여행 중이다’ mean?

    ‘여행 중이다’의 의미는?(‘yeo-haengjung-i-da’uiui-mi-neun?, ‘yeohaengjungida’uiuimineun?)

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