When to use sightseeing in Korean

Korean: 구경[ gu-gyeong ]

sightseeing
sightseeing

When to use it

구경 means looking around and enjoying what you see. It is often used for sightseeing, but it can also mean watching things at a market, store, or event. You can use it when you walk around, look at interesting places, or watch something for fun.

Example sentences

  1. 주말에 가족과 공원 구경을 했어요.

    I looked around the park with my family on the weekend.

  2. 수학여행에서 서울 구경을 했어요.

    We went sightseeing in Seoul on the school trip.

  3. 시장에 가서 과일 구경만 했어요.

    I went to the market and only looked at the fruit.

  4. 친구와 같이 새 가게를 구경했어요.

    I looked around the new store with my friend.

  5. 우리는 바다 구경을 하러 갔어요.

    We went to see the ocean.

  6. 엄마, 저 장난감 좀 구경해도 돼요?

    Mom, can I look at that toy?