Planning an outing like a zoo visit involves discussing options and making decisions. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for couples debating where to go, specifically focusing on choosing a zoo on a nice day. Learn how to suggest places, compare options, talk about the weather, and finalize your plans for a fun day out.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 어느 동물원에 갈까?
Pronunciation: eo-neu dong-mul-won-e gal-kka?
Meaning: Which zoo should we go to?
Suggesting and Asking Opinions
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Expression: 오늘 날씨 좋은데 동물원 어때?
Pronunciation: o-neul nal-ssi jo-eun-de dong-mul-won eo-ttae?
Meaning: The weather is nice today, how about the zoo? -
Expression: 서울대공원 동물원에 가볼까?
Pronunciation: seo-ul-dae-gong-won dong-mul-won-e ga-bol-kka?
Meaning: Shall we try going to Seoul Grand Park Zoo? -
Expression: 아니면 에버랜드 주토피아는 어때?
Pronunciation: a-ni-myeon e-beo-raen-deu ju-to-pi-a-neun eo-ttae?
Meaning: Or how about Everland Zootopia? -
Expression: 어디 가고 싶어?
Pronunciation: eo-di ga-go sip-eo?
Meaning: Where do you want to go? -
Expression: 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: ne saeng-gak-eun eo-ttae?
Meaning: What do you think? -
Expression: 혹시 가고 싶은 동물원 있어?
Pronunciation: hok-si ga-go sip-eun dong-mul-won iss-eo?
Meaning: Is there a zoo you happen to want to go to? -
Expression: 이번 주말에 동물원 갈래?
Pronunciation: i-beon ju-mal-e dong-mul-won gal-lae?
Meaning: Do you want to go to the zoo this weekend? -
Expression: 날씨도 딱 좋은 것 같아.
Pronunciation: nal-ssi-do ttak jo-eun geot gat-a.
Meaning: The weather seems perfect too. -
Expression: 동물원 데이트 하자!
Pronunciation: dong-mul-won de-i-teu ha-ja!
Meaning: Let’s have a zoo date! -
Expression: 어디가 더 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eo-di-ga deo jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: Which place would be better?
Comparing Zoo Options
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Expression: 거기는 동물이 더 많대.
Pronunciation: geo-gi-neun dong-mul-i deo man-tae.
Meaning: They say that place has more animals. -
Expression: 여기는 좀 더 가까워.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-neun jom deo ga-kka-wo.
Meaning: This place is a bit closer. -
Expression: 입장료는 얼마지?
Pronunciation: ip-jang-nyo-neun eol-ma-ji?
Meaning: How much is the entrance fee? -
Expression: 거기가 시설이 더 좋다고 들었어.
Pronunciation: geo-gi-ga si-seol-i deo jo-ta-go deul-eoss-eo.
Meaning: I heard the facilities are better there. -
Expression: 판다를 보려면 에버랜드 가야 해.
Pronunciation: pan-da-reul bo-ryeo-myeon e-beo-raen-deu ga-ya hae.
Meaning: If we want to see pandas, we have to go to Everland. -
Expression: 서울대공원은 넓어서 많이 걸어야 돼.
Pronunciation: seo-ul-dae-gong-won-eun neolb-eo-seo man-i geol-eo-ya dwae.
Meaning: Seoul Grand Park is spacious, so we have to walk a lot. -
Expression: 교통편은 어디가 더 편해?
Pronunciation: gyo-tong-pyeon-eun eo-di-ga deo pyeon-hae?
Meaning: Which place has more convenient transportation? -
Expression: 후기를 좀 찾아볼까?
Pronunciation: hu-gi-reul jom chaj-a-bol-kka?
Meaning: Shall we look up some reviews? -
Expression: 어떤 동물을 보고 싶어?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon dong-mul-eul bo-go sip-eo?
Meaning: What kind of animals do you want to see? -
Expression: 거기는 사파리가 유명하대.
Pronunciation: geo-gi-neun sa-pa-ri-ga yu-myeong-ha-dae.
Meaning: They say the safari is famous there.
Making the Decision
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Expression: 그럼 거기로 가자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom geo-gi-ro ga-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s go there. -
Expression: 좋아, 결정했어!
Pronunciation: jo-a, gyeol-jeong-haess-eo!
Meaning: Okay, I’ve decided! / Okay, it’s decided! -
Expression: 나는 어디든 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: na-neun eo-di-deun gwaen-chan-a.
Meaning: Anywhere is fine with me. -
Expression: 네가 가고 싶은 곳으로 가자.
Pronunciation: ne-ga ga-go sip-eun gos-eu-ro ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s go where you want to go. -
Expression: 이번에는 여기 가고 다음엔 저기 가자.
Pronunciation: i-beon-e-neun yeo-gi ga-go da-eum-en jeo-gi ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s go here this time and there next time. -
Expression: 그래, 서울대공원으로 가자!
Pronunciation: geu-rae, seo-ul-dae-gong-won-eu-ro ga-ja!
Meaning: Okay, let’s go to Seoul Grand Park! -
Expression: 에버랜드가 더 끌리는데?
Pronunciation: e-beo-raen-deu-ga deo kkeul-li-neun-de?
Meaning: I’m more drawn to Everland, though. -
Expression: 최종 결정은 너에게 맡길게.
Pronunciation: choe-jong gyeol-jeong-eun neo-e-ge mat-gil-ge.
Meaning: I’ll leave the final decision to you. -
Expression: 그럼 내일 아침 일찍 출발하자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom nae-il a-chim il-jjik chul-bal-ha-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s leave early tomorrow morning. -
Expression: 준비물 챙기는 거 잊지 말고!
Pronunciation: jun-bi-mul chaeng-gi-neun geo it-ji mal-go!
Meaning: Don’t forget to pack what we need!
Korean Culture Notes
When planning outings like zoo visits in Korea, couples often consider it part of a ‘date course’ (데이트 코스 – de-i-teu ko-seu). This involves planning a sequence of activities for the day, perhaps including lunch or dinner nearby.
Popular zoo choices include Seoul Grand Park Zoo (서울대공원 동물원 – seo-ul-dae-gong-won dong-mul-won), known for its large size and variety of animals, and Everland’s Zootopia (에버랜드 주토피아 – e-beo-raen-deu ju-to-pi-a), famous for its Safari World and pandas. Location, transportation, and specific attractions (like pandas or safari tours) are key decision factors.
It’s common for couples or families to pack snacks or even a simple lunch like kimbap (김밥 – gim-bap) for zoo outings, although most zoos have food courts and snack stands available.
Expressing preferences clearly but also being considerate of the partner’s wishes is typical. Phrases like “나는 어디든 괜찮아” (na-neun eo-di-deun gwaen-chan-a – Anywhere is fine with me) or “네가 가고 싶은 곳으로 가자” (ne-ga ga-go sip-eun gos-eu-ro ga-ja – Let’s go where you want to go) show consideration.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple, Minjun (A) and Sora (B), are deciding which zoo to visit on a sunny Saturday.
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Expression: A: 소라야, 오늘 날씨 진짜 좋다! 동물원 갈까?
Pronunciation: A: so-ra-ya, o-neul nal-ssi jin-jja jo-ta! dong-mul-won gal-kka?
Meaning: A: Sora, the weather is really great today! Shall we go to the zoo? -
Expression: B: 좋아! 어디로 갈까? 서울대공원? 아니면 에버랜드?
Pronunciation: B: jo-a! eo-di-ro gal-kka? seo-ul-dae-gong-won? a-ni-myeon e-beo-raen-deu?
Meaning: B: Sounds good! Where should we go? Seoul Grand Park? Or Everland? -
Expression: A: 음… 서울대공원은 넓어서 구경할 건 많은데 좀 멀고. 에버랜드는 사파리가 재밌잖아.
Pronunciation: A: eum… seo-ul-dae-gong-won-eun neolb-eo-seo gu-gyeong-hal geon man-eun-de jom meol-go. e-beo-raen-deu-neun sa-pa-ri-ga jae-miss-jan-a.
Meaning: A: Hmm… Seoul Grand Park is spacious and has lots to see, but it’s a bit far. Everland has the fun safari. -
Expression: B: 맞아. 판다도 보고 싶고! 에버랜드가 더 끌리는데? 교통은 좀 불편하려나?
Pronunciation: B: maj-a. pan-da-do bo-go sip-go! e-beo-raen-deu-ga deo kkeul-li-neun-de? gyo-tong-eun jom bul-pyeon-ha-ryeo-na?
Meaning: B: Right. I want to see the pandas too! I’m leaning towards Everland. Is the transportation a bit inconvenient though? -
Expression: A: 차 가져가면 괜찮을 거야. 주차하면 되니까. 그럼 에버랜드로 갈까?
Pronunciation: A: cha ga-jyeo-ga-myeon gwaen-chan-eul geo-ya. ju-cha-ha-myeon doe-ni-kka. geu-reom e-beo-raen-deu-ro gal-kka?
Meaning: A: It should be fine if we take the car. We can just park. Then shall we go to Everland? -
Expression: B: 좋아! 그럼 빨리 준비하고 출발하자! 김밥 싸갈까?
Pronunciation: B: jo-a! geu-reom ppal-li jun-bi-ha-go chul-bal-ha-ja! gim-bap ssa-gal-kka?
Meaning: B: Okay! Then let’s get ready quickly and leave! Shall we pack some kimbap? -
Expression: A: 당연하지! 내가 음료수 챙길게!
Pronunciation: A: dang-yeon-ha-ji! nae-ga eum-nyo-su chaeng-gil-ge!
Meaning: A: Of course! I’ll pack the drinks!
Practice Tips
Practicing these phrases is key to sounding natural! Try role-playing with a friend or language partner, pretending to plan an outing~ Discuss different locations, weigh the pros and cons, and make a final decision using the expressions learned today. You can also practice by thinking about your preferences for different attractions and how you would express them in Korean. Don’t be afraid to mix and match phrases to create your own conversations. 화이팅 (hwa-i-ting – Fighting/You can do it)!
