Hiking in Korea is a wonderful experience, but unexpected rain can dampen spirits, especially for children reluctant to wear rain gear. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and cultural context for parents needing to convince their child to wear a poncho (우비 – u-bi or 판초 – pan-cho) during a wet hike, ensuring everyone stays relatively dry and comfortable.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 우비 입자.
Pronunciation: u-bi ip-ja.
Meaning: Let’s wear a poncho/raincoat. (This is a gentle suggestion form often used with children.)
Phrases for Persuasion
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Expression: 비 오니까 우비 입어야 해.
Pronunciation: bi o-ni-kka u-bi i-beo-ya hae.
Meaning: It’s raining, so you need to wear your poncho. -
Expression: 우비 안 입으면 옷 다 젖어.
Pronunciation: u-bi an i-beu-myeon ot da jeo-jeo.
Meaning: If you don’t wear the poncho, your clothes will get all wet. -
Expression: 감기 걸릴 수도 있어.
Pronunciation: gam-gi geol-lil su-do i-sseo.
Meaning: You might catch a cold. -
Expression: 이거 입으면 뽀송뽀송하게 갈 수 있어.
Pronunciation: i-geo i-beu-myeon ppo-song-ppo-song-ha-ge gal su i-sseo.
Meaning: If you wear this, you can stay nice and dry. -
Expression: 엄마 아빠도 같이 입을 거야.
Pronunciation: eom-ma a-ppa-do ga-chi i-beul geo-ya.
Meaning: Mom and Dad will wear one too. -
Expression: 이 우비 정말 멋지지 않아?
Pronunciation: i u-bi jeong-mal meot-ji-ji a-na?
Meaning: Isn’t this poncho really cool? -
Expression: 조금만 참으면 돼. 금방 도착해.
Pronunciation: jo-geum-man cha-meu-myeon dwae. geum-bang do-cha-kae.
Meaning: You just have to bear it for a little while. We’ll arrive soon. -
Expression: 우비 입고 신나게 하이킹하자!
Pronunciation: u-bi ip-go sin-na-ge ha-i-king-ha-ja!
Meaning: Let’s wear our ponchos and have a fun hike! -
Expression: 춥지 않게 해줄 거야.
Pronunciation: chup-ji an-ke hae-jul geo-ya.
Meaning: It will keep you from getting cold. -
Expression: 우비 입으면 물웅덩이에서 첨벙거려도 괜찮아!
Pronunciation: u-bi i-beu-myeon mul-ung-deong-i-e-seo cheom-beong-geo-ryeo-do gwaen-cha-na!
Meaning: If you wear your poncho, it’s okay to splash in the puddles! -
Expression: 말 잘 들으면 하산해서 맛있는 거 사줄게.
Pronunciation: mal jal deu-reu-myeon ha-san-hae-seo ma-sin-neun geo sa-jul-ge.
Meaning: If you listen well, I’ll buy you something yummy after we come down the mountain. -
Expression: 네가 좋아하는 캐릭터 우비잖아.
Pronunciation: ne-ga jo-a-ha-neun kae-rik-teo u-bi-ja-na.
Meaning: It’s the poncho with your favorite character on it!
Child’s Potential Reluctance
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Expression: 싫어! 안 입을래!
Pronunciation: si-reo! an i-beul-lae!
Meaning: No! I don’t want to wear it! -
Expression: 답답해.
Pronunciation: dap-da-pae.
Meaning: It feels stuffy / uncomfortable. -
Expression: 더워.
Pronunciation: deo-wo.
Meaning: I’m hot. -
Expression: 나 괜찮아. 비 조금밖에 안 와.
Pronunciation: na gwaen-cha-na. bi jo-geum-ba-kke an wa.
Meaning: I’m okay. It’s only raining a little. -
Expression: 그냥 갈래.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang gal-lae.
Meaning: I just want to go (without it). -
Expression: 젖어도 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: jeo-jeo-do gwaen-cha-na.
Meaning: It’s okay if I get wet. -
Expression: 이거 못생겼어.
Pronunciation: i-geo mot-saeng-gyeo-sseo.
Meaning: This is ugly. -
Expression: 무거워.
Pronunciation: mu-geo-wo.
Meaning: It’s heavy. -
Expression: 벗고 싶어.
Pronunciation: beot-go si-peo.
Meaning: I want to take it off. -
Expression: 왜 나만 입어야 돼?
Pronunciation: wae na-man i-beo-ya dwae?
Meaning: Why do only I have to wear it?
Helpful Hiking & Weather Vocabulary
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Expression: 하이킹 / 등산
Pronunciation: ha-i-king / deung-san
Meaning: Hiking / Mountain climbing -
Expression: 비
Pronunciation: bi
Meaning: Rain -
Expression: 우비 / 판초
Pronunciation: u-bi / pan-cho
Meaning: Raincoat / Poncho -
Expression: 젖다
Pronunciation: jeot-da
Meaning: To get wet -
Expression: 마르다
Pronunciation: ma-reu-da
Meaning: To get dry -
Expression: 미끄럽다
Pronunciation: mi-kkeu-reop-da
Meaning: To be slippery -
Expression: 조심하다
Pronunciation: jo-sim-ha-da
Meaning: To be careful -
Expression: 산길
Pronunciation: san-gil
Meaning: Mountain path -
Expression: 물웅덩이
Pronunciation: mul-ung-deong-i
Meaning: Puddle -
Expression: 춥다
Pronunciation: chup-da
Meaning: To be cold -
Expression: 따뜻하다
Pronunciation: tta-tteu-ta-da
Meaning: To be warm -
Expression: 바람
Pronunciation: ba-ram
Meaning: Wind
Korean Culture Notes
Hiking (등산 – deung-san) is an extremely popular activity in Korea for all ages. You’ll see many families on the trails, even in less-than-ideal weather.
Koreans generally emphasize preparedness for outdoor activities. Bringing rain gear, extra layers, and snacks is common practice, reflecting a practical approach to nature.
When persuading children, Korean parents often appeal to logic (staying dry, avoiding colds) and comfort. Mentioning that parents are also wearing the gear can be effective.
Using positive reinforcement, like promising a treat (맛있는 거 – ma-sin-neun geo) after the hike or highlighting fun aspects like splashing in puddles (with the poncho on!), is a common tactic.
Character-themed or brightly colored ponchos are popular for children and can make wearing them more appealing.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A family is hiking on a mountain trail when it starts to rain lightly. The parent tries to convince their young child to put on a poncho.
Characters:
- A: Parent (엄마 – Eomma / 아빠 – Appa)
- B: Child (아이 – Ai)
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Expression: A: 어, 비 온다. 우리 우비 입자.
Pronunciation: eo, bi on-da. u-ri u-bi ip-ja.
Meaning: Oh, it’s raining. Let’s put on our ponchos. -
Expression: B: 싫어! 아직 괜찮아. 조금밖에 안 와.
Pronunciation: si-reo! a-jik gwaen-cha-na. jo-geum-ba-kke an wa.
Meaning: No! I’m still okay. It’s only raining a little. -
Expression: A: 안 돼. 비 더 많이 올 수도 있어. 우비 안 입으면 옷 다 젖고 감기 걸려.
Pronunciation: an dwae. bi deo ma-ni ol su-do i-sseo. u-bi an i-beu-myeon ot da jeot-go gam-gi geol-lyeo.
Meaning: No. It might rain harder. If you don’t wear your poncho, your clothes will get all wet and you’ll catch a cold. -
Expression: B: 답답하단 말이야…
Pronunciation: dap-da-pa-dan ma-ri-ya…
Meaning: But it feels stuffy… -
Expression: A: 괜찮아. 엄마 아빠도 같이 입을게. 이거 입으면 뽀송하게 갈 수 있고, 물웅덩이에서 첨벙거려도 돼!
Pronunciation: gwaen-cha-na. eom-ma a-ppa-do ga-chi i-beul-ge. i-geo i-beu-myeon ppo-song-ha-ge gal su it-go, mul-ung-deong-i-e-seo cheom-beong-geo-ryeo-do dwae!
Meaning: It’s okay. Mom/Dad will wear one too. If you wear this, you can stay dry, and you can even splash in the puddles! -
Expression: B: 진짜? 첨벙거려도 돼?
Pronunciation: jin-jja? cheom-beong-geo-ryeo-do dwae?
Meaning: Really? I can splash? -
Expression: A: 그럼! 우비 입으면 괜찮지. 자, 얼른 입자. 하산해서 맛있는 핫초코 사줄게.
Pronunciation: geu-reom! u-bi i-beu-myeon gwaen-chan-chi. ja, eol-leun ip-ja. ha-san-hae-seo ma-sin-neun hat-cho-ko sa-jul-ge.
Meaning: Of course! It’s fine if you wear your poncho. Here, let’s put it on quickly. I’ll buy you a delicious hot chocolate after we come down. -
Expression: B: 알았어… 입을게.
Pronunciation: a-ra-sseo… i-beul-ge.
Meaning: Okay… I’ll wear it.
Practice Tips
Dealing with reluctant children is universal, but knowing the right Korean phrases can make navigating these situations smoother during your travels or life in Korea! Try role-playing this scenario with a friend or family member learning Korean. Practice both the parent’s persuasive lines and the child’s potential responses~ Pay attention to the tone – parents often use a slightly firm but gentle tone (단호하면서도 부드러운 말투 – dan-ho-ha-myeon-seo-do bu-deu-reo-un mal-tu). Listening to Korean dramas or observing families in parks can also provide real-life examples. Keep practicing, and you’ll be prepared for those rainy day hikes! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
