Discussing future plans, like organizing a day hike, is a common conversation topic. This guide provides essential Korean phrases for a couple planning a hiking trip together, specifically during a casual setting like eating lunch at home. You’ll learn how to suggest the hike, discuss details, talk about preparations, and confirm your plans, all in natural Korean.
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Core Concept: Planning a Hike
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Expression: 등산 계획 세우기
Pronunciation: deung-san gye-hoek se-u-gi
Meaning: Planning a hike / Setting up a hiking plan
Suggesting and Discussing the Hike
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Expression: 우리 이번 주말에 등산 갈까?
Pronunciation: u-ri i-beon ju-mal-e deung-san gal-kka?
Meaning: Shall we go hiking this weekend? -
Expression: 어디로 가는 게 좋을까?
Pronunciation: eo-di-ro ga-neun ge jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: Where would be good to go? -
Expression: 가까운 산으로 갈까? 아니면 좀 더 멀리 가볼까?
Pronunciation: ga-kka-un san-eu-ro gal-kka? a-ni-myeon jom deo meol-li ga-bol-kka?
Meaning: Shall we go to a nearby mountain? Or try going a bit further? -
Expression: 날씨 확인해 봤어?
Pronunciation: nal-ssi hwa-gin-hae bwat-sseo?
Meaning: Have you checked the weather? -
Expression: 토요일이 좋을 것 같아, 아니면 일요일?
Pronunciation: to-yo-il-i jo-eul geot ga-ta, a-ni-myeon il-yo-il?
Meaning: Saturday seems good, or Sunday? -
Expression: 거기 경치가 좋다고 들었어.
Pronunciation: geo-gi gyeong-chi-ga jo-ta-go deul-eot-sseo.
Meaning: I heard the scenery there is good. -
Expression: 등산 코스는 어때? 너무 어렵지 않아?
Pronunciation: deung-san ko-seu-neun eo-ttae? neo-mu eo-ryeop-ji a-na?
Meaning: How is the hiking trail? Is it not too difficult? -
Expression: 왕복 몇 시간 정도 걸릴까?
Pronunciation: wang-bok myeot si-gan jeong-do geol-lil-kka?
Meaning: About how many hours will the round trip take? -
Expression: 오랜만에 같이 등산 가고 싶다.
Pronunciation: o-raen-man-e ga-chi deung-san ga-go sip-da.
Meaning: I want to go hiking together after a long time. -
Expression: 점심 먹으면서 얘기해 보자.
Pronunciation: jeom-sim meo-geu-myeon-seo yae-gi-hae bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s talk about it while eating lunch. -
Expression: 좋은 생각이야!
Pronunciation: jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-ya!
Meaning: That’s a good idea!
Discussing Preparations
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Expression: 뭘 준비해야 할까?
Pronunciation: mwol jun-bi-hae-ya hal-kka?
Meaning: What should we prepare? -
Expression: 등산화는 괜찮아?
Pronunciation: deung-san-hwa-neun gwaen-cha-na?
Meaning: Are your hiking shoes okay? -
Expression: 물 충분히 챙겨가자.
Pronunciation: mul chung-bun-hi chaeng-gyeo-ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s pack enough water. -
Expression: 간식으로 뭐 가져갈까?
Pronunciation: gan-sik-eu-ro mwo ga-jyeo-gal-kka?
Meaning: What should we bring for snacks? -
Expression: 김밥 싸갈까? 아니면 샌드위치?
Pronunciation: gim-bap ssa-gal-kka? a-ni-myeon saen-deu-wi-chi?
Meaning: Shall we pack kimbap? Or sandwiches? -
Expression: 과일도 좀 챙기자.
Pronunciation: gwa-il-do jom chaeng-gi-ja.
Meaning: Let’s pack some fruit too. -
Expression: 모자랑 선크림 잊지 말고.
Pronunciation: mo-ja-rang seon-keu-rim it-ji mal-go.
Meaning: Don’t forget hats and sunscreen. -
Expression: 혹시 모르니 비상약도 챙기자.
Pronunciation: hok-si mo-reu-ni bi-sang-yak-do chaeng-gi-ja.
Meaning: Let’s pack some emergency medicine just in case. -
Expression: 배낭은 내가 챙길게.
Pronunciation: bae-nang-eun nae-ga chaeng-gil-ge.
Meaning: I’ll take care of the backpack. -
Expression: 카메라도 가져갈까? 사진 찍게.
Pronunciation: ka-me-ra-do ga-jyeo-gal-kka? sa-jin jjik-ge.
Meaning: Shall we bring the camera too? To take pictures. -
Expression: 등산 스틱 필요할까?
Pronunciation: deung-san seu-tik pil-yo-hal-kka?
Meaning: Will we need hiking sticks? -
Expression: 여분의 옷도 하나 챙기는 게 좋겠어.
Pronunciation: yeo-bun-ui ot-do ha-na chaeng-gi-neun ge jo-ket-sseo.
Meaning: It would be good to pack an extra set of clothes.
Lunchtime Planning Talk
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Expression: 밥 먹으면서 등산 계획 마저 세우자.
Pronunciation: bap meo-geu-myeon-seo deung-san gye-hoek ma-jeo se-u-ja.
Meaning: Let’s finish planning the hike while eating. -
Expression: 이거 먹고 힘내서 등산 가야지!
Pronunciation: i-geo meok-go him-nae-seo deung-san ga-ya-ji!
Meaning: Let’s eat this, gain strength, and go hiking! -
Expression: 등산 가서 먹을 도시락은 뭘로 할까?
Pronunciation: deung-san ga-seo meo-geul do-si-ra-geun mwol-lo hal-kka?
Meaning: What should we make for the packed lunch to eat on the hike? -
Expression: 네가 좋아하는 반찬 넣어줄게.
Pronunciation: ne-ga jo-a-ha-neun ban-chan neo-eo-jul-ge.
Meaning: I’ll pack the side dishes you like. -
Expression: 점심 먹으니까 등산 갈 생각에 더 설렌다.
Pronunciation: jeom-sim meo-geu-ni-kka deung-san gal saeng-ga-ge deo seol-len-da.
Meaning: Eating lunch makes me more excited about the thought of going hiking. -
Expression: 우리 집에서 몇 시에 출발할까?
Pronunciation: u-ri jip-e-seo myeot si-e chul-bal-hal-kka?
Meaning: What time should we leave from our house? -
Expression: 거기까지 차로 얼마나 걸려?
Pronunciation: geo-gi-kka-ji cha-ro eol-ma-na geol-lyeo?
Meaning: How long does it take to get there by car? -
Expression: 아침 일찍 출발하는 게 좋겠지?
Pronunciation: a-chim il-jjik chul-bal-ha-neun ge jo-ket-ji?
Meaning: It would be better to leave early in the morning, right? -
Expression: 점심 맛있게 먹고, 계획 잘 세워보자.
Pronunciation: jeom-sim ma-sit-ge meok-go, gye-hoek jal se-wo-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s enjoy lunch and plan well. -
Expression: 이따 장 보러 가서 등산 간식 사야겠다.
Pronunciation: i-tta jang bo-reo ga-seo deung-san gan-sik sa-ya-get-tta.
Meaning: We should go grocery shopping later and buy hiking snacks. -
Expression: 커피 마시면서 지도 좀 볼까?
Pronunciation: keo-pi ma-si-myeon-seo ji-do jom bol-kka?
Meaning: Shall we look at the map while drinking coffee?
Confirming the Hike
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Expression: 그럼 토요일 아침 8시에 출발하는 걸로 하자.
Pronunciation: geu-reom to-yo-il a-chim yeo-deol-si-e chul-bal-ha-neun geol-lo ha-ja.
Meaning: Then let’s plan to leave at 8 AM on Saturday. -
Expression: 장소는 OO산으로 정했어.
Pronunciation: jang-so-neun OO-san-eu-ro jeong-haet-sseo.
Meaning: We’ve decided on Mt. OO for the location. -
Expression: 준비물 다시 한번 확인하자.
Pronunciation: jun-bi-mul da-si han-beon hwa-gin-ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s double-check the preparations. -
Expression: 내가 도시락 준비할게.
Pronunciation: nae-ga do-si-rak jun-bi-hal-ge.
Meaning: I’ll prepare the packed lunch. -
Expression: 너는 물이랑 간식 챙겨줘.
Pronunciation: neo-neun mul-i-rang gan-sik chaeng-gyeo-jwo.
Meaning: You pack the water and snacks. -
Expression: 알람 맞춰 놔야겠다.
Pronunciation: al-lam mat-chwo nwa-ya-get-tta.
Meaning: I should set an alarm. -
Expression: 이번 등산 정말 기대된다!
Pronunciation: i-beon deung-san jeong-mal gi-dae-doen-da!
Meaning: I’m really looking forward to this hike! -
Expression: 재미있게 다녀오자!
Pronunciation: jae-mi-it-ge da-nyeo-o-ja!
Meaning: Let’s go have fun! -
Expression: 잊은 거 없는지 자기 전에 다시 체크하자.
Pronunciation: i-jeun geo eom-neun-ji ja-gi jeon-e da-si che-keu-ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s check again before bed if we forgot anything. -
Expression: 좋아, 계획 다 세웠다!
Pronunciation: jo-a, gye-hoek da se-wot-tta!
Meaning: Okay, the plan is all set! -
Expression: 안전하게 잘 다녀오자.
Pronunciation: an-jeon-ha-ge jal da-nyeo-o-ja.
Meaning: Let’s have a safe trip.
Korean Culture Notes
Hiking (등산 – deung-san) is an extremely popular activity in Korea, enjoyed by people of all ages. Mountains cover a large portion of the country, making hiking accessible even from major cities.
It’s common to see hikers enjoying packed lunches (도시락 – do-si-rak), often including 김밥 (gim-bap) or fruit, at scenic spots or mountain tops. Sharing food is also a common practice among hiking groups.
Many Koreans wear specialized hiking gear, even for relatively easy trails. Brightly colored jackets, hiking poles, and proper footwear are common sights. While not always necessary for casual hikes, being prepared is valued.
After hiking, it’s popular to eat hearty meals like 파전 (pa-jeon – green onion pancake) and drink 막걸리 (mak-geol-li – rice wine) at restaurants near the mountain base.
Greeting fellow hikers with a simple 안녕하세요 (an-nyeong-ha-se-yo) or a nod is considered polite trail etiquette.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple (Minjun and Sora) are eating lunch at their home on a Wednesday, planning a hike for the upcoming weekend.
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Expression: A (Minjun): 소라야, 점심 맛있다. 근데 이번 주말에 뭐 할까?
Pronunciation: So-ra-ya, jeom-sim ma-sit-tta. geun-de i-beon ju-mal-e mwo hal-kka?
Meaning: Sora, lunch is delicious. By the way, what should we do this weekend? -
Expression: B (Sora): 글쎄… 날씨 좋으면 등산 가는 거 어때? 오랜만에.
Pronunciation: Geul-sse… nal-ssi jo-eu-myeon deung-san ga-neun geo eo-ttae? o-raen-man-e.
Meaning: Hmm… If the weather is nice, how about going hiking? It’s been a while. -
Expression: A (Minjun): 오, 좋은 생각이야! 어디로 갈까? 북한산? 관악산?
Pronunciation: O, jo-eun saeng-ga-gi-ya! eo-di-ro gal-kka? Bu-kan-san? Gwa-nak-san?
Meaning: Oh, good idea! Where should we go? Bukhansan? Gwanaksan? -
Expression: B (Sora): 북한산은 좀 힘들 것 같고… 관악산이 좋겠다. 집에서도 가깝고.
Pronunciation: Bu-kan-san-eun jom him-deul geot gat-go… Gwa-nak-san-i jo-ket-tta. jip-e-seo-do ga-kkap-go.
Meaning: Bukhansan seems a bit tough… Gwanaksan would be good. It’s close to home too. -
Expression: A (Minjun): 그래, 관악산으로 하자. 토요일 아침 일찍 출발할까? 한 8시쯤?
Pronunciation: Geu-rae, Gwa-nak-san-eu-ro ha-ja. To-yo-il a-chim il-jjik chul-bal-hal-kka? han yeo-deol-si-jjeum?
Meaning: Okay, let’s go with Gwanaksan. Shall we leave early on Saturday morning? Around 8 AM? -
Expression: B (Sora): 좋아. 그럼 도시락은 내가 쌀게. 김밥이랑 과일 좀 챙겨야겠다.
Pronunciation: Jo-a. geu-reom do-si-ra-geun nae-ga ssal-ge. gim-bap-i-rang gwa-il jom chaeng-gyeo-ya-get-tta.
Meaning: Sounds good. Then I’ll pack the lunchbox. I should pack some kimbap and fruit. -
Expression: A (Minjun): 나는 물이랑 커피, 간식거리 챙길게. 등산화도 미리 꺼내놓고.
Pronunciation: na-neun mul-i-rang keo-pi, gan-sik-geo-ri chaeng-gil-ge. deung-san-hwa-do mi-ri kkeo-nae-no-ko.
Meaning: I’ll pack water, coffee, and snacks. I’ll also get the hiking shoes out in advance. -
Expression: B (Sora): 응! 밥 다 먹고 필요한 거 없는지 다시 확인해보자. 기대된다!
Pronunciation: Eung! bap da meok-go pil-yo-han geo eom-neun-ji da-si hwa-gin-hae-bo-ja. gi-dae-doen-da!
Meaning: Okay! Let’s check again if we need anything else after we finish eating. I’m looking forward to it!
Practice Tips
Planning activities like hiking involves various steps, making it great practice! Try role-playing this conversation with a friend or language partner~ Imagine you are actually planning a trip together while having a meal. You can also write down your own hiking plan in Korean, listing the location, time, and items you need to prepare. Don’t forget to practice the pronunciations syllable by syllable! Have fun planning your next (real or imaginary) Korean adventure!
