Planning a refreshing sunrise walk by the sea requires some discussion, especially when choosing the perfect spot. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for debating which beach to visit, expressing preferences, and making plans with someone to enjoy the early morning coastal scenery together.
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Core Discussion Starter
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Expression: 어느 해변으로 일출 산책 갈까?
Pronunciation: eo-neu hae-byeon-eu-ro il-chul san-chaek gal-kka?
Meaning: Which beach should we go to for a sunrise walk?
Making Suggestions
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Expression: 내일 아침에 해변 산책 어때?
Pronunciation: nae-il a-chim-e hae-byeon san-chaek eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about a beach walk tomorrow morning? -
Expression: 일출 보러 바다에 가자.
Pronunciation: il-chul bo-reo ba-da-e ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s go to the sea to watch the sunrise. -
Expression: A 해변으로 가는 건 어때?
Pronunciation: A hae-byeon-eu-ro ga-neun geon eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about going to A beach? -
Expression: B 해변이 일출 보기 좋다고 들었어.
Pronunciation: B hae-byeon-i il-chul bo-gi jo-ta-go deu-reo-sseo.
Meaning: I heard B beach is good for watching the sunrise. -
Expression: 조용한 해변으로 가고 싶어.
Pronunciation: jo-yong-han hae-byeon-eu-ro ga-go si-peo.
Meaning: I want to go to a quiet beach. -
Expression: 가까운 해변으로 갈까?
Pronunciation: ga-kka-un hae-byeon-eu-ro gal-kka?
Meaning: Shall we go to a nearby beach? -
Expression: 유명한 해돋이 명소에 가보는 건 어때?
Pronunciation: yu-myeong-han hae-do-ji myeong-so-e ga-bo-neun geon eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about visiting a famous sunrise spot? -
Expression: C 해변도 괜찮을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: C hae-byeon-do gwaen-cha-neul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: C beach seems like it would be okay too. -
Expression: 우리 그냥 D 해변으로 가자.
Pronunciation: u-ri geu-nyang D hae-byeon-eu-ro ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s just go to D beach. -
Expression: 일찍 일어나서 출발해야 해.
Pronunciation: il-jjik i-reo-na-seo chul-bal-hae-ya hae.
Meaning: We need to wake up early and leave.
Expressing Preferences
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Expression: 나는 A 해변이 더 좋아.
Pronunciation: na-neun A hae-byeon-i deo jo-a.
Meaning: I like A beach more. -
Expression: B 해변은 너무 멀어.
Pronunciation: B hae-byeon-eun neo-mu meo-reo.
Meaning: B beach is too far. -
Expression: A 해변이 더 조용할 것 같아.
Pronunciation: A hae-byeon-i deo jo-yong-hal geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think A beach will be quieter. -
Expression: B 해변 경치가 더 아름답다고 생각해.
Pronunciation: B hae-byeon gyeong-chi-ga deo a-reum-dap-tta-go saeng-ga-kae.
Meaning: I think the scenery at B beach is more beautiful. -
Expression: 사람이 적은 곳으로 가고 싶어.
Pronunciation: sa-ram-i jeo-geun go-seu-ro ga-go si-peo.
Meaning: I want to go somewhere with fewer people. -
Expression: 나는 어디든 상관 없어.
Pronunciation: na-neun eo-di-deun sang-gwan eop-seo.
Meaning: I don’t mind wherever we go. -
Expression: 그냥 가까운 데가 좋겠어.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang ga-kka-un de-ga jo-ke-sseo.
Meaning: A nearby place would be good. -
Expression: 일출만 잘 보이면 돼.
Pronunciation: il-chul-man jal bo-i-myeon dwae.
Meaning: It’s fine as long as we can see the sunrise well. -
Expression: 나는 B 해변은 별로 가고 싶지 않아.
Pronunciation: na-neun B hae-byeon-eun byeol-lo ga-go sip-ji a-na.
Meaning: I don’t really want to go to B beach. -
Expression: A 해변이 사진 찍기 더 좋을 것 같아.
Pronunciation: A hae-byeon-i sa-jin jjik-kki deo jo-eul geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think A beach would be better for taking photos.
Asking Questions About the Beach
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Expression: 거기 일출 잘 보여?
Pronunciation: geo-gi il-chul jal bo-yeo?
Meaning: Can you see the sunrise well there? -
Expression: 그 해변은 사람이 많아?
Pronunciation: geu hae-byeon-eun sa-ram-i ma-na?
Meaning: Are there many people at that beach? -
Expression: 주차하기 편해?
Pronunciation: ju-cha-ha-gi pyeon-hae?
Meaning: Is it easy to park there? -
Expression: 얼마나 걸릴까?
Pronunciation: eol-ma-na geol-lil-kka?
Meaning: How long will it take (to get there)? -
Expression: A 해변이랑 B 해변 중에 어디가 더 나아?
Pronunciation: A hae-byeon-i-rang B hae-byeon jung-e eo-di-ga deo na-a?
Meaning: Between A beach and B beach, which one is better? -
Expression: 거기 주변에 아침 먹을 곳 있어?
Pronunciation: geo-gi ju-byeon-e a-chim meo-geul got i-sseo?
Meaning: Is there a place to eat breakfast nearby? -
Expression: 해변까지 걸어서 갈 수 있어?
Pronunciation: hae-byeon-kka-ji geo-reo-seo gal su i-sseo?
Meaning: Can we walk to the beach? -
Expression: 몇 시에 출발해야 할까?
Pronunciation: myeot si-e chul-bal-hae-ya hal-kka?
Meaning: What time should we leave? -
Expression: 너는 어디 가고 싶은데?
Pronunciation: neo-neun eo-di ga-go si-peun-de?
Meaning: Where do you want to go? -
Expression: 그 해변은 깨끗해?
Pronunciation: geu hae-byeon-eun kkae-kkeu-tae?
Meaning: Is that beach clean?
Reaching an Agreement
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Expression: 좋아, 그럼 A 해변으로 가자.
Pronunciation: jo-a, geu-reom A hae-byeon-eu-ro ga-ja.
Meaning: Okay, let’s go to A beach then. -
Expression: 네 생각대로 하자.
Pronunciation: ne saeng-gak-dae-ro ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s do as you think / Let’s go with your idea. -
Expression: 그럼 B 해변으로 결정하자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom B hae-byeon-eu-ro gyeol-jeong-ha-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s decide on B beach. -
Expression: 그래, 거기 가보자.
Pronunciation: geu-rae, geo-gi ga-bo-ja.
Meaning: Okay, let’s try going there. -
Expression: 알겠어, 너 가고 싶은 곳으로 가.
Pronunciation: al-ge-sseo, neo ga-go si-peun go-seu-ro ga.
Meaning: Okay, let’s go where you want to go. -
Expression: 그럼 내일 아침 일찍 만나자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom nae-il a-chim il-jjik man-na-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s meet early tomorrow morning. -
Expression: 좋아, 결정했어!
Pronunciation: jo-a, gyeol-jeong-hae-sseo!
Meaning: Okay, it’s decided! -
Expression: 이번에는 네 의견 따를게.
Pronunciation: i-beon-e-neun ne ui-gyeon tta-reul-ge.
Meaning: I’ll follow your opinion this time. -
Expression: 그럼 A 해변으로 가는 걸로!
Pronunciation: geu-reom A hae-byeon-eu-ro ga-neun geol-lo!
Meaning: Then it’s settled, we’re going to A beach! -
Expression: 기대된다!
Pronunciation: gi-dae-doen-da!
Meaning: I’m looking forward to it!
Korean Culture Notes
Watching the first sunrise of the New Year (새해 해돋이 – sae-hae hae-do-ji) is a very popular tradition in Korea. Many people travel to famous coastal spots like Jeongdongjin (정동진) or Homigot (호미곶) on the east coast, known for their spectacular sunrise views. Expect large crowds if you plan a sunrise visit during this time.
Even outside of New Year’s, Koreans enjoy visiting beaches or mountains early in the morning to see the sunrise. It’s often seen as a refreshing and hopeful activity. Some prefer quiet, less famous beaches for a more peaceful experience, while others enjoy the atmosphere of popular spots.
Morning walks (아침 산책 – a-chim san-chaek), whether by the beach, river, or in a park, are a common leisure activity for people of all ages. Discussing where to go and what time to meet reflects typical planning conversations.
When suggesting plans, using phrases like “-는 게 어때?” (neun ge eo-ttae? – How about doing…?) or “-ㄹ/을까?” (-l/eul-kka? – Shall we…?) is common and polite when talking with friends or partners.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple, Minjun and Sora, are deciding which beach to visit for a sunrise walk the next morning.
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Expression: A (Minjun): 소라야, 내일 아침에 일출 보러 갈래? 어느 해변이 좋을까?
Pronunciation: So-ra-ya, nae-il a-chim-e il-chul bo-reo gal-lae? eo-neu hae-byeon-i jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: Sora, do you want to go see the sunrise tomorrow morning? Which beach would be good? -
Expression: B (Sora): 좋아! 음… 송정 해변 어때? 거기가 일출 보기 좋다고 들었어.
Pronunciation: jo-a! eum… Song-jeong hae-byeon eo-ttae? geo-gi-ga il-chul bo-gi jo-ta-go deu-reo-sseo.
Meaning: Sounds good! Hmm… How about Songjeong Beach? I heard it’s good for watching the sunrise there. -
Expression: A (Minjun): 송정? 거긴 사람이 너무 많지 않을까? 좀 더 조용한 곳 가고 싶은데. 다대포 해변은 어때?
Pronunciation: Song-jeong? geo-gin sa-ram-i neo-mu man-chi a-neul-kka? jom deo jo-yong-han got ga-go si-peun-de. Da-dae-po hae-byeon-eun eo-ttae?
Meaning: Songjeong? Won’t there be too many people there? I want to go somewhere a bit quieter. How about Dadaepo Beach? -
Expression: B (Sora): 다대포? 거기도 좋긴 한데, 송정만큼 경치가 예쁠까? 그래도 조용한 게 좋으면 거기로 가자.
Pronunciation: Da-dae-po? geo-gi-do jo-kin han-de, Song-jeong-man-keum gyeong-chi-ga ye-ppeul-kka? geu-rae-do jo-yong-han ge jo-eu-myeon geo-gi-ro ga-ja.
Meaning: Dadaepo? It’s nice there too, but is the scenery as pretty as Songjeong? Still, if you prefer quiet, let’s go there. -
Expression: A (Minjun): 응, 나는 조용한 데서 천천히 산책하면서 보고 싶어. 그럼 다대포로 결정! 몇 시에 나갈까?
Pronunciation: eung, na-neun jo-yong-han de-seo cheon-cheon-hi san-chae-ka-myeon-seo bo-go si-peo. geu-reom Da-dae-po-ro gyeol-jeong! myeot si-e na-gal-kka?
Meaning: Yeah, I want to watch while taking a slow walk somewhere quiet. Then it’s decided, Dadaepo! What time should we leave? -
Expression: B (Sora): 일출 시간 확인해보고, 한 시간 전에 출발하면 되겠지? 새벽 5시쯤?
Pronunciation: il-chul si-gan hwa-gin-hae-bo-go, han si-gan jeon-e chul-bal-ha-myeon doe-get-jji? sae-byeok da-seot-si-jjeum?
Meaning: Let’s check the sunrise time, and leaving an hour before should be fine, right? Around 5 AM? -
Expression: A (Minjun): 좋아! 그럼 내일 새벽 5시에 봐! 기대된다~
Pronunciation: jo-a! geu-reom nae-il sae-byeok da-seot-si-e bwa! gi-dae-doen-da~
Meaning: Okay! Then see you tomorrow at 5 AM! I’m looking forward to it~
Practice Tips
Try practicing these phrases by role-playing with a friend or language partner! Imagine you are planning a real sunrise trip and discuss different beach options~ You can also try writing out your own dialogue debating the pros and cons of two different locations.
Look up famous sunrise spots in Korea (like 강릉 경포해변 – Gangneung Gyeongpo Beach or 제주 성산일출봉 – Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong) and practice describing why you might want to visit one over the other. Watching travel vlogs about Korean beaches can also help you hear these phrases used naturally! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll be able to plan your own sunrise adventures in Korean!
