Discussing upcoming time off and travel plans is a common conversation topic. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and vocabulary for talking about your vacation plans, asking others about theirs, and understanding related cultural nuances, helping you engage in these enjoyable conversations naturally.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 휴가 계획 이야기하기
Pronunciation: hyu-ga gye-hoek i-ya-gi-ha-gi
Meaning: Talking about vacation plans
Planning Your Vacation
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Expression: 휴가 계획 세웠어요?
Pronunciation: hyu-ga gye-hoek se-woss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Have you made vacation plans? -
Expression: 아직 계획 중이에요.
Pronunciation: a-jik gye-hoek jung-i-e-yo.
Meaning: I’m still planning. -
Expression: 휴가 언제부터예요?
Pronunciation: hyu-ga eon-je-bu-teo-ye-yo?
Meaning: When does your vacation start? -
Expression: 며칠 동안 휴가예요?
Pronunciation: myeoch-il dong-an hyu-ga-ye-yo?
Meaning: How many days is your vacation? / How long is your vacation? -
Expression: 일주일 동안 쉴 거예요.
Pronunciation: il-ju-il dong-an swil geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to rest for a week. -
Expression: 휴가 신청했어요?
Pronunciation: hyu-ga sin-cheong-haess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Did you apply for vacation leave? -
Expression: 비행기 표 예매했어요.
Pronunciation: bi-haeng-gi pyo ye-mae-haess-eo-yo.
Meaning: I booked the plane ticket. -
Expression: 숙소는 예약했어요?
Pronunciation: suk-so-neun ye-yak-haess-eo-yo?
Meaning: Have you booked accommodation? -
Expression: 여행 경비를 계산하고 있어요.
Pronunciation: yeo-haeng gyeong-bi-reul gye-san-ha-go iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m calculating the travel expenses. -
Expression: 같이 갈 사람 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: gat-i gal sa-ram chat-go iss-eo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for someone to go with. -
Expression: 여행자 보험에 가입했어요.
Pronunciation: yeo-haeng-ja bo-heom-e ga-ip-haess-eo-yo.
Meaning: I signed up for traveler’s insurance. -
Expression: 짐 싸기 시작해야 해요.
Pronunciation: jim ssa-gi si-jak-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: I need to start packing.
Discussing Destinations and Activities
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Expression: 이번 휴가 때 어디 가세요?
Pronunciation: i-beon hyu-ga ttae eo-di ga-se-yo?
Meaning: Where are you going for this vacation? -
Expression: 저는 제주도에 갈 거예요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun je-ju-do-e gal geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to Jeju Island. -
Expression: 해외여행 가고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: hae-oe-yeo-haeng ga-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to travel abroad. -
Expression: 부산에 가서 해산물을 먹을 거예요.
Pronunciation: bu-san-e ga-seo hae-san-mul-eul meog-eul geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to Busan to eat seafood. -
Expression: 그냥 집에서 푹 쉴 생각이에요.
Pronunciation: geu-nyang jib-e-seo puk swil saeng-gak-i-e-yo.
Meaning: I’m just thinking of resting well at home. -
Expression: 가족들이랑 같이 보낼 거예요.
Pronunciation: ga-jok-deul-i-rang gat-i bo-nael geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to spend it with my family. -
Expression: 거기서 뭐 할 계획이에요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi-seo mwo hal gye-hoek-i-e-yo?
Meaning: What do you plan to do there? -
Expression: 유명한 관광지를 방문할 거예요.
Pronunciation: yu-myeong-han gwan-gwang-ji-reul bang-mun-hal geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’m going to visit famous tourist spots. -
Expression: 맛있는 현지 음식을 먹어보고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: mas-iss-neun hyeon-ji eum-sik-eul meog-eo-bo-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to try delicious local food. -
Expression: 바다에서 수영하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ba-da-e-seo su-yeong-ha-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to swim in the sea. -
Expression: 등산을 갈까 생각 중이에요.
Pronunciation: deung-san-eul gal-kka saeng-gak jung-i-e-yo.
Meaning: I’m thinking about going hiking. -
Expression: 쇼핑도 하고 영화도 볼 거예요.
Pronunciation: syo-ping-do ha-go yeong-hwa-do bol geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: I’ll go shopping and watch movies too.
Asking About Others’ Plans
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Expression: 휴가 계획은 어떻게 되세요?
Pronunciation: hyu-ga gye-hoek-eun eo-tteo-ke doe-se-yo?
Meaning: What are your vacation plans? (Polite) -
Expression: 특별한 계획 있으세요?
Pronunciation: teuk-byeol-han gye-hoek iss-eu-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you have any special plans? -
Expression: 어디 좋은 데 추천해 주실 수 있어요?
Pronunciation: eo-di jo-eun de chu-cheon-hae ju-sil su iss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Can you recommend a good place? -
Expression: 누구랑 같이 가세요?
Pronunciation: nu-gu-rang gat-i ga-se-yo?
Meaning: Who are you going with? -
Expression: 여행 경비는 얼마나 예상하세요?
Pronunciation: yeo-haeng gyeong-bi-neun eol-ma-na ye-sang-ha-se-yo?
Meaning: How much do you expect the travel expenses to be? -
Expression: 거기 날씨는 어때요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi nal-ssi-neun eo-ttae-yo?
Meaning: How is the weather there? -
Expression: 준비는 다 하셨어요?
Pronunciation: jun-bi-neun da ha-syeoss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Have you finished preparing? / Are you all set? -
Expression: 기대되시겠어요!
Pronunciation: gi-dae-doe-si-gess-eo-yo!
Meaning: You must be looking forward to it! -
Expression: 저도 거기 가보고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: jeo-do geo-gi ga-bo-go sip-eo-yo.
Meaning: I want to go there too. -
Expression: 휴가 때 연락해도 괜찮아요?
Pronunciation: hyu-ga ttae yeol-lak-hae-do gwaen-chan-a-yo?
Meaning: Is it okay to contact you during your vacation? -
Expression: 사진 많이 찍어서 보여주세요.
Pronunciation: sa-jin man-i jjik-eo-seo bo-yeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please take lots of pictures and show me. -
Expression: 좋은 시간 보내세요!
Pronunciation: jo-eun si-gan bo-nae-se-yo!
Meaning: Have a good time!
Wishing Someone a Good Vacation
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Expression: 휴가 잘 보내세요!
Pronunciation: hyu-ga jal bo-nae-se-yo!
Meaning: Have a good vacation! -
Expression: 즐거운 휴가 되세요!
Pronunciation: jeul-geo-un hyu-ga doe-se-yo!
Meaning: Have an enjoyable vacation! -
Expression: 잘 다녀오세요!
Pronunciation: jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo!
Meaning: Have a safe trip! / Come back safely! (Used when someone is leaving for a trip) -
Expression: 푹 쉬고 오세요.
Pronunciation: puk swi-go o-se-yo.
Meaning: Get plenty of rest and come back. -
Expression: 재미있게 놀다 오세요.
Pronunciation: jae-mi-iss-ge nol-da o-se-yo.
Meaning: Have fun and come back. -
Expression: 건강하게 다녀오세요.
Pronunciation: geon-gang-ha-ge da-nyeo-o-se-yo.
Meaning: Stay healthy and come back safely. -
Expression: 여행 조심히 다녀오세요.
Pronunciation: yeo-haeng jo-sim-hi da-nyeo-o-se-yo.
Meaning: Travel carefully and come back safely. -
Expression: 휴가 끝나고 봐요!
Pronunciation: hyu-ga kkeut-na-go bwa-yo!
Meaning: See you after the vacation! -
Expression: 돌아오면 이야기 들려주세요.
Pronunciation: dor-a-o-myeon i-ya-gi deul-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Tell me about it when you come back. -
Expression: 선물 기대할게요! (농담으로)
Pronunciation: seon-mul gi-dae-hal-ge-yo! (nong-dam-eu-ro)
Meaning: I’ll look forward to a souvenir! (As a joke)
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding vacation culture in Korea can enhance your conversations. Koreans value their 휴가 (hyu-ga – vacation) time, though it might sometimes be shorter compared to Western standards. Summer vacation, often taken in late July or early August, is the peak season.
Popular domestic destinations include Jeju Island (제주도 – je-ju-do), Busan (부산 – bu-san), Gangneung (강릉 – gang-neung), and other coastal or mountainous areas. International travel is also very popular, especially to nearby Asian countries.
A recent trend is 호캉스 (ho-kang-seu), a portmanteau of ‘hotel’ and ‘vacance’ (French for vacation), meaning a staycation enjoyed at a nice hotel, often within the city.
Asking about vacation plans is a common and friendly way to start a conversation, especially among colleagues or friends as the holiday season approaches. It shows interest in the other person’s well-being and personal life.
When someone returns from vacation, it’s customary to ask 휴가 잘 보냈어요? (hyu-ga jal bo-naess-eo-yo? – Did you have a good vacation?) or 잘 다녀왔어요? (jal da-nyeo-wass-eo-yo? – Did you return safely?).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two colleagues, Mina and Junho, are chatting during a coffee break about their upcoming summer vacations.
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Expression: A (Mina): 준호 씨, 이번 여름휴가 계획 세웠어요?
Pronunciation: jun-ho ssi, i-beon yeo-reum-hyu-ga gye-hoek se-woss-eo-yo?
Meaning: Junho, have you made plans for this summer vacation? -
Expression: B (Junho): 네, 저는 가족들이랑 제주도에 가기로 했어요. 미나 씨는요?
Pronunciation: ne, jeo-neun ga-jok-deul-i-rang je-ju-do-e ga-gi-ro haess-eo-yo. mi-na ssi-neun-yo?
Meaning: Yes, I decided to go to Jeju Island with my family. How about you, Mina? -
Expression: A (Mina): 와, 좋겠다! 저는 아직 고민 중이에요. 해외로 갈까 생각 중인데, 비행기 표가 너무 비싸네요.
Pronunciation: wa, jo-ket-da! jeo-neun a-jik go-min jung-i-e-yo. hae-oe-ro gal-kka saeng-gak jung-in-de, bi-haeng-gi pyo-ga neo-mu bi-ssa-ne-yo.
Meaning: Wow, that sounds great! I’m still thinking about it. I’m considering going abroad, but the plane tickets are so expensive. -
Expression: B (Junho): 맞아요, 성수기라서 그런가 봐요. 제주도도 좋으니까 한번 고려해보세요. 맛집도 많고 경치도 좋아요.
Pronunciation: maj-a-yo, seong-su-gi-ra-seo geu-reon-ga bwa-yo. je-ju-do-do jo-eu-ni-kka han-beon go-ryeo-hae-bo-se-yo. mat-jip-do man-ko gyeong-chi-do jo-a-yo.
Meaning: That’s right, it seems to be because it’s peak season. Jeju Island is nice too, so consider it. There are many good restaurants and the scenery is beautiful. -
Expression: A (Mina): 네, 그럴까 봐요. 며칠 동안 가세요?
Pronunciation: ne, geu-reol-kka bwa-yo. myeoch-il dong-an ga-se-yo?
Meaning: Yes, maybe I should. How many days are you going for? -
Expression: B (Junho): 4박 5일로 가요. 푹 쉬고 올 생각이에요.
Pronunciation: sa-bak o-il-lo ga-yo. puk swi-go ol saeng-gak-i-e-yo.
Meaning: We’re going for 5 days and 4 nights. I plan to get plenty of rest. -
Expression: A (Mina): 부럽네요! 저도 빨리 결정해야겠어요. 휴가 잘 다녀오세요!
Pronunciation: bu-reom-ne-yo! jeo-do ppal-li gyeol-jeong-hae-ya-gess-eo-yo. hyu-ga jal da-nye-o-o-se-yo!
Meaning: I’m envious! I should decide quickly too. Have a great vacation! -
Expression: B (Junho): 고마워요! 미나 씨도 즐거운 휴가 보내세요!
Pronunciation: go-ma-wo-yo! mi-na ssi-do jeul-geo-un hyu-ga bo-nae-se-yo!
Meaning: Thanks! Mina, you have an enjoyable vacation too!
Practice Tips
Talking about vacation plans is a fun way to practice Korean! Try asking your Korean friends or language partners “휴가 계획 있어요?” (hyu-ga gye-hoek iss-eo-yo? – Do you have vacation plans?). Prepare a short description of your own ideal vacation or past trip using the phrases learned today~ You can talk about where you want to go (어디 가고 싶어요? – eo-di ga-go sip-eo-yo?), what you want to do (뭐 하고 싶어요? – mwo ha-go sip-eo-yo?), and for how long (며칠 동안? – myeoch-il dong-an?). Don’t forget to wish them well using expressions like “잘 다녀오세요!” (jal da-nyeo-o-se-yo!). The more you practice, the more natural these conversations will become!
