Renting equipment is an essential part of visiting a Korean ski resort if you don’t own your gear. This guide provides the key Korean phrases and vocabulary needed to navigate the rental process smoothly. Learn how to ask for skis or snowboards, inquire about sizes and fees, and understand the procedures for renting and returning equipment at Korean ski resorts.
Table Of Content
Core Expression
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Expression: 장비 대여
Pronunciation: jang-bi dae-yeo
Meaning: Equipment rental
Basic Rental Vocabulary
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Expression: 스키
Pronunciation: seu-ki
Meaning: Skis -
Expression: 스노보드
Pronunciation: seu-no-bo-deu
Meaning: Snowboard -
Expression: 스키 부츠
Pronunciation: seu-ki bu-cheu
Meaning: Ski boots -
Expression: 스노보드 부츠
Pronunciation: seu-no-bo-deu bu-cheu
Meaning: Snowboard boots -
Expression: 폴
Pronunciation: pol
Meaning: Poles (ski poles) -
Expression: 헬멧
Pronunciation: hel-met
Meaning: Helmet -
Expression: 고글
Pronunciation: go-geul
Meaning: Goggles -
Expression: 스키복 / 보드복
Pronunciation: seu-ki-bok / bo-deu-bok
Meaning: Ski suit / Snowboard suit -
Expression: 장갑
Pronunciation: jang-gap
Meaning: Gloves -
Expression: 대여소
Pronunciation: dae-yeo-so
Meaning: Rental shop -
Expression: 리프트권
Pronunciation: ri-peu-teu-kwon
Meaning: Lift ticket -
Expression: 사이즈
Pronunciation: ssa-i-jeu
Meaning: Size
Asking About Rentals
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Expression: 장비 대여소가 어디예요?
Pronunciation: jang-bi dae-yeo-so-ga eo-di-ye-yo?
Meaning: Where is the equipment rental shop? -
Expression: 스키 빌리고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: seu-ki bil-li-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to rent skis. -
Expression: 스노보드 빌리고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: seu-no-bo-deu bil-li-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to rent a snowboard. -
Expression: 스키 장비 세트 빌릴 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: seu-ki jang-bi se-teu bil-lil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I rent a ski equipment set? -
Expression: 헬멧도 빌릴 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: hel-met-do bil-lil su iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Can I rent a helmet too? -
Expression: 스키복도 대여하나요?
Pronunciation: seu-ki-bok-do dae-yeo-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you rent ski suits as well? -
Expression: 대여료가 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: dae-yeo-ryo-ga eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is the rental fee? -
Expression: 하루 종일 빌리는 데 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: ha-ru jong-il bil-li-neun de eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is it to rent for the whole day? -
Expression: 반나절만 빌릴 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: ban-na-jeol-man bil-lil su iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Can I rent for just half a day? -
Expression: 어떤 종류가 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ga in-na-yo?
Meaning: What kinds do you have? -
Expression: 초급자용 스키 있어요?
Pronunciation: cho-geup-ja-yong seu-ki iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have skis for beginners? -
Expression: 리프트권 포함 가격인가요?
Pronunciation: ri-peu-teu-kwon po-ham ga-gyeok-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is the lift ticket included in the price?
During the Rental Process
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Expression: 신분증 필요해요?
Pronunciation: sin-bun-jjeung pil-yo-hae-yo?
Meaning: Do I need an ID card? -
Expression: 제 신발 사이즈는 260이에요.
Pronunciation: je sin-bal ssa-i-jeu-neun i-baek-yuk-sip-i-e-yo.
Meaning: My shoe size is 260 (mm). -
Expression: 키는 170센티미터예요.
Pronunciation: ki-neun baek-chil-sip-sen-ti-mi-teo-ye-yo.
Meaning: My height is 170 centimeters. -
Expression: 몸무게는 65킬로그램이에요.
Pronunciation: mom-mu-ge-neun yuk-sip-o-kil-lo-geu-raem-i-e-yo.
Meaning: My weight is 65 kilograms. -
Expression: 이 부츠 신어봐도 될까요?
Pronunciation: i bu-cheu sin-eo-bwa-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I try on these boots? -
Expression: 사이즈가 좀 작은 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: ssa-i-jeu-ga jom jak-eun geot gat-a-yo.
Meaning: The size seems a bit small. -
Expression: 더 큰 사이즈 있어요?
Pronunciation: deo keun ssa-i-jeu iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Do you have a bigger size? -
Expression: 이걸로 할게요.
Pronunciation: i-geol-lo hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll take this one. -
Expression: 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay by card. -
Expression: 보증금 있어요?
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Is there a deposit? -
Expression: 영수증 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me the receipt. -
Expression: 언제까지 반납해야 해요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-kka-ji ban-nap-hae-ya hae-yo?
Meaning: By when do I need to return it?
Returning Equipment
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Expression: 장비 반납하러 왔어요.
Pronunciation: jang-bi ban-nap-ha-reo wass-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m here to return the equipment. -
Expression: 어디에 두면 돼요?
Pronunciation: eo-di-e du-myeon dwae-yo?
Meaning: Where should I put it? -
Expression: 스키/스노보드 여기 있어요.
Pronunciation: seu-ki/seu-no-bo-deu yeo-gi iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: Here are the skis/snowboard. -
Expression: 부츠랑 폴도 여기요.
Pronunciation: bu-cheu-rang pol-do yeo-gi-yo.
Meaning: Here are the boots and poles too. -
Expression: 헬멧이랑 고글도 반납할게요.
Pronunciation: hel-met-i-rang go-geul-do ban-nap-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll return the helmet and goggles too. -
Expression: 보증금 돌려주세요.
Pronunciation: bo-jeung-geum dol-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please return my deposit. -
Expression: 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please check it. -
Expression: 문제 없나요?
Pronunciation: mun-je eop-na-yo?
Meaning: Is everything okay? / Are there any problems? -
Expression: 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you. -
Expression: 수고하셨습니다.
Pronunciation: su-go-ha-syeot-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Thank you for your hard work. (A common polite closing remark)
Korean Culture Notes
When renting ski or snowboard equipment in Korea, keep these cultural points in mind. Firstly, you will almost always be asked for identification (신분증 – sin-bun-jjeung), such as a passport or Korean resident card, which they may hold onto until you return the equipment. Some places might also require a cash deposit (보증금 – bo-jeung-geum).
Secondly, shoe sizes in Korea are typically measured in millimeters (e.g., 260mm, 275mm). Be prepared to provide your shoe size, height (in centimeters), and sometimes weight (in kilograms) to get properly fitted equipment. Staff will usually help adjust bindings based on your skill level and measurements.
Thirdly, many ski resorts and nearby rental shops offer package deals that include equipment rental, clothing rental (ski suit, goggles, gloves), and a lift ticket (리프트권 – ri-peu-teu-kwon) at a discounted price. It’s often more economical to opt for these packages, especially if you need multiple items.
Lastly, always check the condition of the equipment before leaving the rental shop. While most gear is well-maintained, pointing out any existing significant damage beforehand can prevent potential issues or charges upon return.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A foreigner (A) wants to rent skis and boots at a ski resort rental shop. The staff member (B) assists them.
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Expression: A: 안녕하세요. 스키 장비 빌리고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. seu-ki jang-bi bil-li-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: A: Hello. I’d like to rent ski equipment. -
Expression: B: 네, 안녕하세요. 스키랑 부츠 필요하세요?
Pronunciation: ne, an-nyeong-ha-se-yo. seu-ki-rang bu-cheu pil-yo-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, hello. Do you need skis and boots? -
Expression: A: 네, 스키랑 부츠요. 하루 종일 빌릴 거예요.
Pronunciation: ne, seu-ki-rang bu-cheu-yo. ha-ru jong-il bil-lil geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, skis and boots. I’ll rent them for the whole day. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 신분증 있으세요? 그리고 신발 사이즈랑 키 좀 알려주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. sin-bun-jjeung i-sseu-se-yo? geu-ri-go sin-bal ssa-i-jeu-rang ki jom al-lyeo-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: Okay. Do you have an ID card? And could you please tell me your shoe size and height? -
Expression: A: 네, 여기 신분증이요. 신발은 270이고, 키는 180이에요.
Pronunciation: ne, yeo-gi sin-bun-jjeung-i-yo. sin-bal-eun i-baek-chil-sip-i-go, ki-neun baek-pal-sip-i-e-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, here’s my ID. My shoe size is 270, and my height is 180. -
Expression: B: 네, 잠시만요. 여기 스키랑 부츠 신어보세요.
Pronunciation: ne, jam-si-man-yo. yeo-gi seu-ki-rang bu-cheu sin-eo-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Okay, just a moment. Please try on these skis and boots here. -
Expression: A: (신어본 후) 네, 잘 맞아요. 이걸로 할게요. 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: (sin-eo-bon hu) ne, jal maj-a-yo. i-geol-lo hal-ge-yo. eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: A: (After trying them on) Yes, they fit well. I’ll take these. How much is it? -
Expression: B: 하루 대여료는 3만 5천 원입니다. 카드로 하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: ha-ru dae-yeo-ryo-neun sam-man o-cheon won-im-ni-da. ka-deu-ro ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: The full-day rental fee is 35,000 won. Would you like to pay by card? -
Expression: A: 네, 카드로 할게요. 반납은 언제까지 하면 되나요?
Pronunciation: ne, ka-deu-ro hal-ge-yo. ban-nap-eun eon-je-kka-ji ha-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, I’ll use my card. By when should I return them? -
Expression: B: 오늘 스키장 마감 시간 전까지 반납해 주시면 됩니다.
Pronunciation: o-neul seu-ki-jang ma-gam si-gan jeon-kka-ji ban-nap-hae ju-si-myeon doem-ni-da.
Meaning: B: You just need to return them before the ski resort closes today.
Practice Tips
Now you have the essential phrases for renting ski equipment in Korea! Try practicing the vocabulary for different items like 스키 (seu-ki), 스노보드 (seu-no-bo-deu), and 부츠 (bu-cheu)~ Role-play the conversation example with a friend or practice saying your sizes and asking about fees aloud. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel at the rental shop! Don’t hesitate to use simple sentences, and remember that rental staff are usually accustomed to helping foreigners. Enjoy the slopes! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
