Discussing and preparing for a camping trip involves specific vocabulary and phrases. This guide provides essential Korean expressions for couples planning their outdoor adventure, focusing on packing gear and finalizing details, often done in spaces like a garage or storage area.
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Core Concept: Planning Camping
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Expression: 캠핑 계획 세우기
Pronunciation: kaem-ping gye-hoek se-u-gi
Meaning: Planning a camping trip (lit. setting up a camping plan) -
Expression: 캠핑 짐 싸기
Pronunciation: kaem-ping jim ssa-gi
Meaning: Packing for camping
Packing the Essentials
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Expression: 텐트 챙겼어요?
Pronunciation: ten-teu chaeng-gyeot-seo-yo?
Meaning: Did you pack the tent? -
Expression: 침낭 여기 있어요.
Pronunciation: chim-nang yeo-gi it-seo-yo.
Meaning: The sleeping bags are here. -
Expression: 캠핑 의자 차에 실어야 해요.
Pronunciation: kaem-ping ui-ja cha-e sil-eo-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to load the camping chairs into the car. -
Expression: 아이스박스에 음식 넣어요.
Pronunciation: a-i-seu-bak-seu-e eum-sik neoeo-yo.
Meaning: Let’s put the food in the icebox. -
Expression: 버너랑 부탄가스 잊지 마세요.
Pronunciation: beo-neo-rang bu-tan-ga-seu it-ji ma-se-yo.
Meaning: Don’t forget the burner and butane gas. -
Expression: 랜턴 배터리 확인했나요?
Pronunciation: raen-teon bae-teo-ri hwa-gin-haet-na-yo?
Meaning: Did you check the lantern batteries? -
Expression: 구급상자도 필요해요.
Pronunciation: gu-geup-sang-ja-do pil-yo-hae-yo.
Meaning: We also need the first-aid kit. -
Expression: 이불이랑 베개도 가져갈까요?
Pronunciation: i-bul-i-rang be-gae-do ga-jyeo-gal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we also take blankets and pillows? -
Expression: 타프는 어디에 뒀죠?
Pronunciation: ta-peu-neun eo-di-e dwot-jyo?
Meaning: Where did we put the tarp? -
Expression: 식기류 세트 챙겨야 해요.
Pronunciation: sik-gi-ryu se-teu chaeng-gyeo-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to pack the tableware set. -
Expression: 쓰레기 봉투도 넉넉히 준비해요.
Pronunciation: sseu-re-gi bong-tu-do neok-neok-hi jun-bi-hae-yo.
Meaning: Let’s prepare plenty of trash bags too.
Discussing the Plan
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Expression: 우리 언제 출발할까요?
Pronunciation: u-ri eon-je chul-bal-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: When shall we leave? -
Expression: 캠핑장 예약은 확인했죠?
Pronunciation: kaem-ping-jang ye-yak-eun hwa-gin-haet-jyo?
Meaning: You checked the campsite reservation, right? -
Expression: 거기 날씨는 어떨까요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi nal-ssi-neun eo-tteol-kka-yo?
Meaning: What will the weather be like there? -
Expression: 가서 뭐 할지 정했어요?
Pronunciation: ga-seo mwo hal-ji jeong-haet-seo-yo?
Meaning: Have we decided what we’ll do when we get there? -
Expression: 필요한 거 목록 만들었어요?
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han geo mok-rok man-deul-eot-seo-yo?
Meaning: Did you make a list of things we need? -
Expression: 장작은 거기서 살 수 있대요.
Pronunciation: jang-jak-eun geo-gi-seo sal su it-dae-yo.
Meaning: They say we can buy firewood there. -
Expression: 가는 길에 마트에 들를까요?
Pronunciation: ga-neun gil-e ma-teu-e deul-leul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we stop by the supermarket on the way? -
Expression: 이번 캠핑 정말 기대돼요.
Pronunciation: i-beon kaem-ping jeong-mal gi-dae-dwae-yo.
Meaning: I’m really looking forward to this camping trip. -
Expression: 도착하면 바로 텐트 칠까요?
Pronunciation: do-chak-ha-myeon ba-ro ten-teu chil-kka-yo?
Meaning: Shall we pitch the tent right after we arrive? -
Expression: 저녁 메뉴는 뭐로 할까요?
Pronunciation: jeo-nyeok me-nyu-neun mwo-ro hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: What should we have for the dinner menu?
Checking the Gear
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Expression: 이거 다 챙긴 거 맞죠?
Pronunciation: i-geo da chaeng-gin geo mat-jyo?
Meaning: We packed all of this, right? -
Expression: 체크리스트 한번 더 확인해 봐요.
Pronunciation: che-keu-ri-seu-teu han-beon deo hwa-gin-hae bwa-yo.
Meaning: Let’s check the checklist one more time. -
Expression: 빠진 물건 없는지 봅시다.
Pronunciation: ppa-jin mul-geon eom-neun-ji bop-si-da.
Meaning: Let’s see if there are any missing items. -
Expression: 텐트 폴대 다 있는지 확인해야 해요.
Pronunciation: ten-teu pol-dae da it-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: We need to check if all the tent poles are there. -
Expression: 이 랜턴 작동 잘 되나요?
Pronunciation: i raen-teon jak-dong jal doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Does this lantern work well? -
Expression: 가스 누출 없는지 확인했어요?
Pronunciation: ga-seu nu-chul eom-neun-ji hwa-gin-haet-seo-yo?
Meaning: Did you check if there are any gas leaks? -
Expression: 차 트렁크에 공간 충분해요?
Pronunciation: cha teu-reong-keu-e gong-gan chung-bun-hae-yo?
Meaning: Is there enough space in the car trunk? -
Expression: 무거운 짐은 아래쪽에 놓아요.
Pronunciation: mu-geo-un jim-eun a-rae-jjok-e no-a-yo.
Meaning: Let’s put the heavy luggage at the bottom. -
Expression: 거의 다 싼 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: geo-ui da ssan geot ga-ta-yo.
Meaning: I think we’ve packed almost everything. -
Expression: 마지막으로 한번 둘러봐요.
Pronunciation: ma-ji-mak-eu-ro han-beon dul-leo-bwa-yo.
Meaning: Let’s look around one last time.
Korean Culture Notes
Camping (캠핑 – kaem-ping) is incredibly popular in South Korea, especially among families and couples. Many campsites (캠핑장 – kaem-ping-jang) offer pre-set up tents or ‘glamping’ options alongside traditional sites.
Korean campers often bring elaborate cooking setups. Barbecuing meat, especially pork belly (삼겹살 – sam-gyeop-sal), is a quintessential part of the Korean camping experience.
Designated campsites are the norm. Unlike some countries, finding wild camping spots can be difficult and sometimes restricted. Reservations, especially during peak seasons (spring and autumn), are highly recommended and often required.
Many campsites have excellent facilities, including clean restrooms, showers, and sometimes even small convenience stores (매점 – mae-jeom) selling basics like snacks, drinks, and firewood.
Remember the “Leave No Trace” principle. Korean culture places importance on cleanliness and respecting nature, so packing out all trash (쓰레기는 되가져가기 – sseu-re-gi-neun doe-ga-jyeo-ga-gi) is expected.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple, Minjun (A) and Sora (B), are in their garage packing their car for a weekend camping trip.
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Expression: A: 소라 씨, 텐트랑 침낭은 차에 실었어요.
Pronunciation: So-ra ssi, ten-teu-rang chim-nang-eun cha-e sil-eot-seo-yo.
Meaning: Sora, I loaded the tent and sleeping bags into the car. -
Expression: B: 잘했어요. 아이스박스는 여기 있어요. 음식 넣어야죠.
Pronunciation: Jal-haet-seo-yo. A-i-seu-bak-seu-neun yeo-gi it-seo-yo. Eum-sik neoeo-ya-jyo.
Meaning: Good job. The icebox is here. We need to put the food in. -
Expression: A: 네. 버너랑 가스도 챙겼는지 확인해 줄래요?
Pronunciation: Ne. Beo-neo-rang ga-seu-do chaeng-gyeot-neun-ji hwa-gin-hae jul-lae-yo?
Meaning: Okay. Can you check if we packed the burner and gas too? -
Expression: B: 여기 있네요. 랜턴 배터리도 새 걸로 갈았어요.
Pronunciation: Yeo-gi it-ne-yo. Raen-teon bae-teo-ri-do sae geol-lo gal-at-seo-yo.
Meaning: They’re right here. I also replaced the lantern batteries with new ones. -
Expression: A: 좋아요! 우리 체크리스트 보면서 빠진 거 없는지 마지막으로 확인해요.
Pronunciation: Jo-a-yo! U-ri che-keu-ri-seu-teu bo-myeon-seo ppa-jin geo eom-neun-ji ma-ji-mak-eu-ro hwa-gin-hae-yo.
Meaning: Great! Let’s look at our checklist and do a final check for anything missing. -
Expression: B: 네. 캠핑 의자 두 개랑 테이블… 아, 테이블 아직 안 실었네요!
Pronunciation: Ne. Kaem-ping ui-ja du gae-rang te-i-beul… A, te-i-beul a-jik an sil-eot-ne-yo!
Meaning: Okay. Two camping chairs and the table… Ah, we haven’t loaded the table yet! -
Expression: A: 아 맞다! 테이블 이리 주세요. 트렁크에 넣을게요. 이제 거의 다 된 것 같죠?
Pronunciation: A mat-da! Te-i-beul i-ri ju-se-yo. Teu-reong-keu-e neo-eul-ge-yo. I-je geo-ui da doen geot gat-jyo?
Meaning: Oh, right! Give me the table here. I’ll put it in the trunk. Looks like we’re almost done now, right? -
Expression: B: 그런 것 같아요. 얼른 출발하고 싶어요!
Pronunciation: Geu-reon geot ga-ta-yo. Eol-leun chul-bal-ha-go sip-eo-yo!
Meaning: I think so. I want to leave quickly!
Practice Tips
Planning a trip is a great real-life scenario to practice Korean! Try making your own camping checklist in Korean~ Use the phrases here to talk through the packing process with a study partner or even just practice saying them aloud as you pack for any trip!
Imagine you’re packing different items and ask questions like “이거 챙겼어요? (i-geo chaeng-gyeot-seo-yo? – Did you pack this?)” or state “이거 필요해요 (i-geo pil-yo-hae-yo – We need this).” The more you simulate the situation, the more natural the phrases will become. Happy camping and happy studying!
