Hiking in Korea offers stunning scenery, but sometimes unexpected obstacles like fallen trees can block the path. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for hikers needing to ask their guide about a trail detour when encountering such situations, ensuring a safe and informed hiking experience.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 우회로가 있나요?
Pronunciation: u-hoe-ro-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a detour? / Is there an alternate route?
Reporting the Obstacle
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Expression: 나무가 쓰러져 있어요.
Pronunciation: na-mu-ga sseu-reo-jyeo i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: A tree has fallen. -
Expression: 길이 막혔어요.
Pronunciation: gi-ri ma-kyeo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: The path is blocked. -
Expression: 쓰러진 나무 때문에 지나갈 수 없어요.
Pronunciation: sseu-reo-jin na-mu ttae-mu-ne ji-na-gal su eop-seo-yo.
Meaning: We can’t pass because of the fallen tree. -
Expression: 등산로에 큰 나무가 쓰러져 있습니다.
Pronunciation: deung-san-no-e keun na-mu-ga sseu-reo-jyeo it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A large tree has fallen on the hiking trail. -
Expression: 이 길은 통행이 불가능합니다.
Pronunciation: i gi-reun tong-haeng-i bul-ga-neung-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: This path is impassable. -
Expression: 저 앞에 나무가 길을 막고 있어요.
Pronunciation: jeo a-pe na-mu-ga gi-reul mak-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: There’s a tree blocking the path up ahead. -
Expression: 안전상의 문제가 있을 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: an-jeon-sang-ui mun-je-ga i-sseul geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think there might be a safety issue. -
Expression: 이쪽으로는 더 이상 못 갈 것 같습니다.
Pronunciation: i-jjok-eu-ro-neun deo i-sang mot gal geot gat-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It seems we can’t go any further this way. -
Expression: 나무가 등산로를 완전히 가로막고 있습니다.
Pronunciation: na-mu-ga deung-san-no-reul wan-jeon-hi ga-ro-mak-go it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: The tree is completely blocking the trail. -
Expression: 다른 사람들도 지나가지 못하고 있어요.
Pronunciation: da-reun sa-ram-deul-do ji-na-ga-ji mot-ha-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Other people can’t pass either.
Asking About Detours
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Expression: 우회로가 있나요?
Pronunciation: u-hoe-ro-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a detour? -
Expression: 다른 길이 있습니까?
Pronunciation: da-reun gi-ri it-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Is there another path? (Formal) -
Expression: 어떻게 가야 하나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteo-ke ga-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: How should we go? / What’s the way? -
Expression: 돌아가는 길이 있나요?
Pronunciation: do-ra-ga-neun gi-ri it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a way to go around? -
Expression: 안전한 우회로를 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: an-jeon-han u-hoe-ro-reul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please tell me a safe detour route. -
Expression: 이 상황에서 가장 좋은 방법은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: i sang-hwang-e-seo ga-jang jo-eun bang-beo-beun mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the best way (to proceed) in this situation? -
Expression: 우회하는 데 시간이 얼마나 걸릴까요?
Pronunciation: u-hoe-ha-neun de si-ga-ni eol-ma-na geol-lil-kka-yo?
Meaning: How long will it take to detour? -
Expression: 이쪽 말고 다른 등산로가 있나요?
Pronunciation: i-jjok mal-go da-reun deung-san-no-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there another hiking trail besides this one? -
Expression: 가이드님, 어떻게 하는 게 좋을까요?
Pronunciation: ga-i-deu-nim, eo-tteo-ke ha-neun ge jo-eul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Guide, what do you think we should do? -
Expression: 저희가 따라갈 수 있는 다른 길이 있는지 확인해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: jeo-hui-ga tta-ra-gal su it-neun da-reun gi-ri it-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you check if there’s another path we can follow?
Understanding the Guide’s Instructions
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Expression: 네, 우회로가 있습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, u-hoe-ro-ga it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, there is a detour. -
Expression: 잠시만요, 확인해 보겠습니다.
Pronunciation: jam-si-man-yo, hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: One moment, I will check. -
Expression: 이쪽으로 따라오세요.
Pronunciation: i-jjok-eu-ro tta-ra-o-se-yo.
Meaning: Follow me this way. -
Expression: 조금 돌아가야 합니다.
Pronunciation: jo-geum do-ra-ga-ya ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We have to go around a bit. -
Expression: 안전하게 안내해 드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: an-jeon-ha-ge an-nae-hae deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will guide you safely. -
Expression: 저쪽으로 가면 다른 길이 나옵니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-jjok-eu-ro ga-myeon da-reun gi-ri na-om-ni-da.
Meaning: If you go that way, another path appears. -
Expression: 시간이 조금 더 걸릴 수 있습니다.
Pronunciation: si-ga-ni jo-geum deo geol-lil su it-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: It might take a little more time. -
Expression: 위험하니 조심하세요.
Pronunciation: wi-heom-ha-ni jo-sim-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: It’s dangerous, so please be careful. -
Expression: 제가 먼저 가서 상황을 확인하겠습니다.
Pronunciation: je-ga meon-jeo ga-seo sang-hwang-eul hwa-gin-ha-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I will go first and check the situation. -
Expression: 모두 함께 이동합시다.
Pronunciation: mo-du ham-kke i-dong-hap-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s move together (as a group). -
Expression: 이 지도를 보세요. 여기가 우회로입니다.
Pronunciation: i ji-do-reul bo-se-yo. yeo-gi-ga u-hoe-ro-im-ni-da.
Meaning: Look at this map. This is the detour route.
Korean Culture Notes
When hiking in Korea, especially with a guide, safety is paramount. Trusting and following the guide’s instructions, particularly in unexpected situations like finding a blocked trail, is crucial. Guides are typically experienced and know the terrain well.
Politely informing the guide about the obstacle (나무가 쓰러져 있어요) and asking for alternatives (우회로가 있나요?) shows respect and allows the guide to assess the situation and make the best decision for the group’s safety.
Korean hiking culture often emphasizes group cohesion. Sticking together, especially when taking a detour, is important. Guides will usually ensure everyone is accounted for and moving safely.
Always be prepared when hiking. While guides are helpful, having your own water, snacks, basic first aid, and appropriate gear is essential. Checking weather conditions beforehand is also standard practice.
Showing appreciation to the guide (감사합니다 – gam-sa-ham-ni-da) after they find a solution or lead you safely is always a good gesture.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A hiker (A) in a group notices a large fallen tree completely blocking the mountain trail and alerts the guide (B).
Characters:
- A: Hiker
- B: Hiking Guide
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Expression: A: 저기, 가이드님! 길이 막혔어요. 나무가 쓰러져 있어요.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi, ga-i-deu-nim! gi-ri ma-kyeo-sseo-yo. na-mu-ga sseu-reo-jyeo i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: A: Excuse me, Guide! The path is blocked. A tree has fallen. -
Expression: B: 아, 정말이네요. 잠시만요, 제가 확인해 보겠습니다.
Pronunciation: a, jeong-ma-ri-ne-yo. jam-si-man-yo, je-ga hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Oh, you’re right. One moment, let me check. -
Expression: B: 네, 큰 나무가 길을 완전히 막고 있네요. 이쪽으로는 지나갈 수 없겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, keun na-mu-ga gi-reul wan-jeon-hi mak-go in-ne-yo. i-jjok-eu-ro-neun ji-na-gal su eop-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, a large tree is completely blocking the path. We won’t be able to pass this way. -
Expression: A: 그럼 어떻게 해야 하죠? 우회로가 있나요?
Pronunciation: geu-reom eo-tteo-ke hae-ya ha-jyo? u-hoe-ro-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Then what should we do? Is there a detour? -
Expression: B: 네, 다행히 이 근처에 다른 작은 길이 있습니다. 조금 돌아가야 하지만 안전할 겁니다.
Pronunciation: ne, da-haeng-hi i geun-cheo-e da-reun ja-geun gi-ri it-seum-ni-da. jo-geum do-ra-ga-ya ha-ji-man an-jeon-hal geom-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, fortunately, there is another small path nearby. We’ll have to go around a bit, but it should be safe. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 그 길로 안내해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. geu gil-lo an-nae-hae ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: A: Okay. Could you guide us that way? -
Expression: B: 그럼요. 모두 저를 따라오세요. 발밑 조심하시고요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom-yo. mo-du jeo-reul tta-ra-o-se-yo. bal-mit jo-sim-ha-si-go-yo.
Meaning: B: Of course. Everyone, please follow me. Watch your step. -
Expression: A: 네, 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: A: Yes, thank you!
Practice Tips
Knowing how to communicate unexpected issues like a blocked trail is very useful! Review these phrases often~ Try saying them out loud, focusing on the pronunciation for each syllable. Imagine you’re actually on a hike in Korea and encounter this situation. What would you say first? How would you ask about a detour? Practicing these scenarios will make you feel much more confident if you ever need to use them! Happy hiking! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
