Encouraging a friend to try a new hobby like gardening can be a rewarding experience. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and vocabulary for persuading a friend to join a gardening club located in a park. Learn how to extend invitations, highlight the benefits, address potential concerns, and discuss gardening activities in Korean.
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Core Invitation
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Expression: 공원 정원 동아리 같이 할래?
Pronunciation: gong-won jeong-won dong-a-ri ga-chi hal-lae?
Meaning: Want to join the park gardening club together? (Informal suggestion between friends)
Basic Invitation Phrases
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Expression: 우리 공원에서 하는 정원 동아리 있는데, 같이 가입할까?
Pronunciation: u-ri gong-won-e-seo ha-neun jeong-won dong-a-ri it-neun-de, ga-chi ga-ip-hal-kka?
Meaning: There’s a gardening club at our park, shall we join together? -
Expression: 너도 정원 가꾸는 거 좋아하면 같이 동아리 활동하자.
Pronunciation: neo-do jeong-won ga-kku-neun geo jo-a-ha-myeon ga-chi dong-a-ri hwal-dong-ha-ja.
Meaning: If you like gardening too, let’s do the club activities together. -
Expression: 이번 주말에 동아리 설명회 있는데 같이 가볼래?
Pronunciation: i-beon ju-mal-e dong-a-ri seol-myeong-hoe it-neun-de ga-chi ga-bol-lae?
Meaning: There’s a club information session this weekend, want to go check it out together? -
Expression: 내가 재미있는 동아리 찾았는데, 너도 관심 있을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: nae-ga jae-mi-in-neun dong-a-ri cha-jat-neun-de, neo-do gwan-sim i-sseul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I found an interesting club, and I think you might be interested too. -
Expression: 같이 식물 키우면서 시간 보내는 거 어때?
Pronunciation: ga-chi sik-mul ki-u-myeon-seo si-gan bo-nae-neun geo eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about spending time growing plants together? -
Expression: 공원에서 하는 거라 가깝고 좋아.
Pronunciation: gong-won-e-seo ha-neun geo-ra ga-kkap-go jo-a.
Meaning: It’s good because it’s held at the park, so it’s close. -
Expression: 한번 해보면 분명 좋아할 거야.
Pronunciation: han-beon hae-bo-myeon bun-myeong jo-a-hal geo-ya.
Meaning: If you try it once, you’ll definitely like it. -
Expression: 그냥 한번 구경만이라도 같이 가보자.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang han-beon gu-gyeong-man-i-ra-do ga-chi ga-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s just go check it out together, even just to look around. -
Expression: 너랑 같이 하면 더 재미있을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: neo-rang ga-chi ha-myeon deo jae-mi-i-sseul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think it would be more fun if I do it with you.
Highlighting Benefits
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Expression: 신선한 공기 마시면서 스트레스 풀 수 있어.
Pronunciation: sin-seon-han gong-gi ma-si-myeon-seo seu-teu-re-seu pul su i-sseo.
Meaning: You can relieve stress while breathing fresh air. -
Expression: 식물 키우는 법도 배우고 좋아.
Pronunciation: sik-mul ki-u-neun beop-do bae-u-go jo-a.
Meaning: It’s good because you can learn how to grow plants too. -
Expression: 새로운 사람들도 만날 수 있는 기회야.
Pronunciation: sae-ro-un sa-ram-deul-do man-nal su it-neun gi-hoe-ya.
Meaning: It’s an opportunity to meet new people too. -
Expression: 직접 키운 채소나 꽃을 보면 정말 뿌듯해.
Pronunciation: jik-jeop ki-un chae-so-na kko-cheul bo-myeon jeong-mal ppu-deu-tae.
Meaning: You feel really proud when you see the vegetables or flowers you grew yourself. -
Expression: 흙 만지는 게 생각보다 재미있어.
Pronunciation: heuk man-ji-neun ge saeng-gak-bo-da jae-mi-i-sseo.
Meaning: Touching the soil is more fun than you think. -
Expression: 주말에 의미 있는 시간을 보낼 수 있어.
Pronunciation: ju-mal-e ui-mi it-neun si-gan-eul bo-nael su i-sseo.
Meaning: You can spend meaningful time on the weekends. -
Expression: 자연 속에서 힐링하는 느낌이야.
Pronunciation: ja-yeon sok-e-seo hil-ling-ha-neun neu-kkim-i-ya.
Meaning: It feels like healing in nature. -
Expression: 몸도 움직이니까 건강에도 좋아.
Pronunciation: mom-do um-ji-gi-ni-kka geon-gang-e-do jo-a.
Meaning: It’s good for your health too because you move your body. -
Expression: 우리가 직접 공원을 더 아름답게 만드는 거야.
Pronunciation: u-ri-ga jik-jeop gong-won-eul deo a-reum-dap-ge man-deu-neun geo-ya.
Meaning: We’re making the park more beautiful ourselves. -
Expression: 계절마다 다른 식물을 키우는 재미가 있어.
Pronunciation: gye-jeol-ma-da da-reun sik-mul-eul ki-u-neun jae-mi-ga i-sseo.
Meaning: There’s the fun of growing different plants each season.
Addressing Concerns
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Expression: 정원 가꾸기 경험 없어도 괜찮아. 다 가르쳐 준대.
Pronunciation: jeong-won ga-kku-gi gyeong-heom eop-seo-do gwaen-cha-na. da ga-reu-chyeo jun-dae.
Meaning: It’s okay if you have no gardening experience. They say they teach you everything. -
Expression: 시간 많이 안 뺏겨. 주말에 잠깐 모이는 거야.
Pronunciation: si-gan ma-ni an ppaet-gyeo. ju-mal-e jam-kkan mo-i-neun geo-ya.
Meaning: It doesn’t take up much time. We just meet briefly on weekends. -
Expression: 필요한 도구는 동아리에서 빌려준대.
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han do-gu-neun dong-a-ri-e-seo bil-lyeo-jun-dae.
Meaning: They say the club lends out the necessary tools. -
Expression: 힘들면 내가 도와줄게. 같이 하면 되지.
Pronunciation: him-deul-myeon nae-ga do-wa-jul-ge. ga-chi ha-myeon doe-ji.
Meaning: If it’s hard, I’ll help you. We can just do it together. -
Expression: 벌레 무서워? 생각보다 별로 없어.
Pronunciation: beol-le mu-seo-wo? saeng-gak-bo-da byeol-lo eop-seo.
Meaning: Are you scared of bugs? There aren’t as many as you think. -
Expression: 회비도 비싸지 않아. 부담 없어.
Pronunciation: hoe-bi-do bi-ssa-ji a-na. bu-dam eop-seo.
Meaning: The membership fee isn’t expensive either. There’s no burden. -
Expression: 잘 못해도 괜찮아. 즐기는 게 중요하지.
Pronunciation: jal mo-tae-do gwaen-cha-na. jeul-gi-neun ge jung-yo-ha-ji.
Meaning: It’s okay if you’re not good at it. Enjoying it is what’s important. -
Expression: 그냥 가볍게 시작해보는 거야.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang ga-byeop-ge si-jak-hae-bo-neun geo-ya.
Meaning: We’re just starting it casually. -
Expression: 마음에 안 들면 언제든지 그만둬도 돼.
Pronunciation: ma-eum-e an deul-myeon eon-je-deun-ji geu-man-dwo-do dwae.
Meaning: If you don’t like it, you can quit anytime. -
Expression: 다른 회원들도 다 초보자였대.
Pronunciation: da-reun hoe-won-deul-do da cho-bo-ja-yeot-dae.
Meaning: They say the other members were all beginners too.
Gardening Vocabulary
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Expression: 식물
Pronunciation: sik-mul
Meaning: Plant -
Expression: 씨앗
Pronunciation: ssi-at
Meaning: Seed -
Expression: 흙
Pronunciation: heuk
Meaning: Soil, dirt -
Expression: 물 주기
Pronunciation: mul ju-gi
Meaning: Watering -
Expression: 잡초 뽑기
Pronunciation: jap-cho ppop-gi
Meaning: Weeding -
Expression: 비료
Pronunciation: bi-ryo
Meaning: Fertilizer -
Expression: 삽
Pronunciation: sap
Meaning: Shovel -
Expression: 모종삽
Pronunciation: mo-jong-sap
Meaning: Trowel -
Expression: 장갑
Pronunciation: jang-gap
Meaning: Gloves -
Expression: 꽃
Pronunciation: kkot
Meaning: Flower -
Expression: 채소
Pronunciation: chae-so
Meaning: Vegetable -
Expression: 수확하다
Pronunciation: su-hwa-ka-da
Meaning: To harvest
Korean Culture Notes
Parks in Korea are important community spaces, often hosting various clubs and activities beyond just relaxation. Many local governments encourage community gardening projects in parks or designated urban spaces as a way to promote green living and community bonding.
Joining a ‘동아리’ (dong-a-ri – club) is a common way for Koreans of all ages to pursue hobbies and socialize. These clubs can be found in schools, workplaces, and local communities, covering a vast range of interests.
There’s a growing interest in ‘도시 농업’ (do-si nong-eop – urban agriculture) and ‘텃밭 가꾸기’ (teot-bat ga-kku-gi – tending a small kitchen garden) in Korea, partly due to increased awareness of well-being, nature, and sustainable living, even in dense cities.
When inviting a friend, emphasizing the shared experience (‘같이’ – ga-chi – together) and the potential for stress relief or enjoyment is often effective. Addressing practical concerns like time commitment or lack of experience beforehand can also help persuade them.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Minji wants to convince her friend Sora to join a new gardening club at their local park.
Characters:
- A: 민지 (Minji)
- B: 소라 (Sora)
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Expression: A: 소라야, 주말에 보통 뭐해?
Pronunciation: A: so-ra-ya, ju-mal-e bo-tong mwo-hae?
Meaning: A: Sora, what do you usually do on weekends? -
Expression: B: 음, 그냥 집에서 쉬거나 친구들 만나. 왜?
Pronunciation: B: eum, geu-nyang jib-e-seo swi-geo-na chin-gu-deul man-na. wae?
Meaning: B: Hmm, I just rest at home or meet friends. Why? -
Expression: A: 우리 동네 공원에 정원 동아리 새로 생겼는데, 같이 해볼래?
Pronunciation: A: u-ri dong-ne gong-won-e jeong-won dong-a-ri sae-ro saeng-gyeot-neun-de, ga-chi hae-bol-lae?
Meaning: A: A new gardening club started at our neighborhood park, want to try it together? -
Expression: B: 정원 동아리? 내가 뭘 알아야지. 난 식물 키워본 적도 없는데.
Pronunciation: B: jeong-won dong-a-ri? nae-ga mwol a-ra-ya-ji. nan sik-mul ki-wo-bon jeok-do eom-neun-de.
Meaning: B: Gardening club? What do I know? I’ve never even grown a plant before. -
Expression: A: 괜찮아! 경험 없어도 된대. 거기서 다 알려준다고 했어. 흙 만지고 식물 키우면 스트레스도 풀리고 좋대.
Pronunciation: A: gwaen-cha-na! gyeong-heom eop-seo-do doen-dae. geo-gi-seo da al-lyeo-jun-da-go hae-sseo. heuk man-ji-go sik-mul ki-u-myeon seu-teu-re-seu-do pul-li-go jo-tae.
Meaning: A: It’s okay! They said you don’t need experience. They mentioned they teach you everything there. They say touching soil and growing plants relieves stress and is good for you. -
Expression: B: 글쎄… 주말마다 가야 하는 거 아니야? 좀 귀찮을 것 같은데.
Pronunciation: B: geul-sse… ju-mal-ma-da ga-ya ha-neun geo a-ni-ya? jom gwi-cha-neul geot ga-teun-de.
Meaning: B: Well… Don’t you have to go every weekend? It seems a bit bothersome. -
Expression: A: 매주 필수는 아니고, 시간 될 때 같이 가면 되지! 필요한 도구도 다 빌려준대. 너랑 같이 하면 더 재미있을 것 같아서 그래. 한번 구경만이라도 가보자!
Pronunciation: A: mae-ju pil-su-neun a-ni-go, si-gan doel ttae ga-chi ga-myeon doe-ji! pil-yo-han do-gu-do da bil-lyeo-jun-dae. neo-rang ga-chi ha-myeon deo jae-mi-i-sseul geot ga-ta-seo geu-rae. han-beon gu-gyeong-man-i-ra-do ga-bo-ja!
Meaning: A: It’s not mandatory every week, we can just go together when we have time! They lend out all the necessary tools too. I just thought it would be more fun with you. Let’s go check it out just once! -
Expression: B: 음… 구경만 하는 거면… 알았어. 이번 주말에 한번 같이 가보자.
Pronunciation: B: eum… gu-gyeong-man ha-neun geo-myeon… a-ra-sseo. i-beon ju-mal-e han-beon ga-chi ga-bo-ja.
Meaning: B: Hmm… If it’s just looking around… Okay. Let’s go check it out together this weekend.
Practice Tips
Try practicing these phrases with a friend or language partner! Role-play the conversation, taking turns being the persuader and the hesitant friend. Think about different benefits or concerns related to joining a club and try expressing them in Korean~ You can also try describing simple gardening actions using the vocabulary provided. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
