Discussing future plans, like a fun day trip, is a common conversation topic, especially over a relaxed meal like breakfast. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and vocabulary for a couple planning a spontaneous day trip while enjoying breakfast at a diner, covering everything from suggesting ideas to finalizing details.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 당일치기 여행 계획 세우기
Pronunciation: dang-il-chi-gi yeo-haeng gye-hoek se-u-gi
Meaning: Planning a day trip
Breakfast Phrases
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Expression: 뭐 먹을까?
Pronunciation: mwo meo-geul-kka?
Meaning: What should we eat? -
Expression: 여기 뭐가 맛있어요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi mwo-ga ma-si-sseo-yo?
Meaning: What’s delicious here? -
Expression: 저는 아메리칸 블랙퍼스트 주세요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun a-me-ri-kan beul-laek-peo-seu-teu ju-se-yo.
Meaning: I’ll have the American breakfast, please. -
Expression: 커피 리필 되나요?
Pronunciation: keo-pi ri-pil doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I get a coffee refill? -
Expression: 이거 맛있다!
Pronunciation: i-geo ma-sit-da!
Meaning: This is delicious! -
Expression: 배고프다. 빨리 먹자.
Pronunciation: bae-go-peu-da. ppal-li meok-ja.
Meaning: I’m hungry. Let’s eat quickly. -
Expression: 주문할게요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: We’d like to order. -
Expression: 계산서 주세요.
Pronunciation: gye-san-seo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Check, please. / Bill, please. -
Expression: 잘 먹었습니다.
Pronunciation: jal meo-geo-sseum-ni-da.
Meaning: I ate well. (Used after finishing a meal) -
Expression: 천천히 먹어.
Pronunciation: cheon-cheon-hi meo-geo.
Meaning: Eat slowly.
Day Trip Planning
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Expression: 오늘 날씨 좋은데 어디 갈까?
Pronunciation: o-neul nal-ssi jo-eun-de eo-di gal-kka?
Meaning: The weather is nice today, where should we go? -
Expression: 당일치기로 어디 갔다 올까?
Pronunciation: dang-il-chi-gi-ro eo-di gat-da ol-kka?
Meaning: Where should we go for a day trip? -
Expression: 바다 보러 갈래? 아니면 산에 갈래?
Pronunciation: ba-da bo-reo gal-lae? a-ni-myeon san-e gal-lae?
Meaning: Do you want to go see the sea? Or go to the mountains? -
Expression: 가까운 근교로 나가자.
Pronunciation: ga-kka-un geun-gyo-ro na-ga-ja.
Meaning: Let’s go out to a nearby suburb/area. -
Expression: 거기 가면 뭐 할 수 있어?
Pronunciation: geo-gi ga-myeon mwo hal su i-sseo?
Meaning: What can we do if we go there? -
Expression: 맛집 찾아보자.
Pronunciation: mat-jip cha-ja-bo-ja.
Meaning: Let’s look for good restaurants. -
Expression: 날씨 어때? 비 올 것 같아?
Pronunciation: nal-ssi eo-ttae? bi ol geot ga-ta?
Meaning: How’s the weather? Does it look like it will rain? -
Expression: 인터넷으로 좀 더 찾아볼게.
Pronunciation: in-teo-ne-seu-ro jom deo cha-ja-bol-ge.
Meaning: I’ll search a bit more online. -
Expression: 거기까지 얼마나 걸려?
Pronunciation: geo-gi-kka-ji eol-ma-na geol-lyeo?
Meaning: How long does it take to get there? -
Expression: 볼거리가 많을까?
Pronunciation: bol-geo-ri-ga ma-neul-kka?
Meaning: Will there be many things to see? -
Expression: 예쁜 카페도 있을까?
Pronunciation: ye-ppeun ka-pe-do i-sseul-kka?
Meaning: Will there be pretty cafes too? -
Expression: 활동적인 거 할까, 아니면 쉬엄쉬엄 다닐까?
Pronunciation: hwal-dong-jeo-gin geo hal-kka, a-ni-myeon swi-eom-swi-eom da-nil-kka?
Meaning: Should we do something active, or take it easy?
Expressing Preferences
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Expression: 좋아! 거기 가자.
Pronunciation: jo-a! geo-gi ga-ja.
Meaning: Okay! Let’s go there. -
Expression: 나는 거기가 더 좋은 것 같아.
Pronunciation: na-neun geo-gi-ga deo jo-eun geot ga-ta.
Meaning: I think I prefer that place. -
Expression: 음… 거기는 별로 안 끌리는데.
Pronunciation: eum… geo-gi-neun byeol-lo an kkeul-li-neun-de.
Meaning: Hmm… I’m not really drawn to that place. -
Expression: 다른 데는 어때?
Pronunciation: da-reun de-neun eo-ttae?
Meaning: How about somewhere else? -
Expression: 네 생각은 어때?
Pronunciation: ne saeng-ga-geun eo-ttae?
Meaning: What do you think? -
Expression: 나는 아무거나 괜찮아.
Pronunciation: na-neun a-mu-geo-na gwaen-cha-na.
Meaning: Anything is fine with me. -
Expression: 그것도 좋겠다.
Pronunciation: geu-geot-do jo-ket-da.
Meaning: That sounds good too. -
Expression: 지난번에 거기 갔었잖아.
Pronunciation: ji-nan-beon-e geo-gi ga-sseot-ja-na.
Meaning: We went there last time, didn’t we? -
Expression: 새로운 곳에 가보고 싶어.
Pronunciation: sae-ro-un go-se ga-bo-go si-peo.
Meaning: I want to try going somewhere new. -
Expression: 나는 조용한 곳이 좋아.
Pronunciation: na-neun jo-yong-han go-si jo-a.
Meaning: I like quiet places. -
Expression: 사람 많은 곳은 피하고 싶어.
Pronunciation: sa-ram ma-neun go-seun pi-ha-go si-peo.
Meaning: I want to avoid crowded places. -
Expression: 네가 정해.
Pronunciation: ne-ga jeong-hae.
Meaning: You decide.
Time and Logistics
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Expression: 그럼 몇 시쯤 출발할까?
Pronunciation: geu-reom myeot si-jjeum chul-bal-hal-kka?
Meaning: Then around what time should we leave? -
Expression: 아침 먹고 바로 출발하자.
Pronunciation: a-chim meok-go ba-ro chul-bal-ha-ja.
Meaning: Let’s leave right after eating breakfast. -
Expression: 차 가져갈까? 아니면 대중교통 이용할까?
Pronunciation: cha ga-jyeo-gal-kka? a-ni-myeon dae-jung-gyo-tong i-yong-hal-kka?
Meaning: Should we take the car? Or use public transportation? -
Expression: 주차하기 편할까?
Pronunciation: ju-cha-ha-gi pyeon-hal-kka?
Meaning: Will it be easy to park? -
Expression: 기차표 예매해야겠다.
Pronunciation: gi-cha-pyo ye-mae-hae-ya-get-da.
Meaning: We should book the train tickets. -
Expression: 돌아오는 시간은 언제가 좋을까?
Pronunciation: do-ra-o-neun si-ga-neun eon-je-ga jo-eul-kka?
Meaning: When would be a good time to return? -
Expression: 너무 늦지 않게 돌아오자.
Pronunciation: neo-mu neut-ji an-ke do-ra-o-ja.
Meaning: Let’s come back before it gets too late. -
Expression: 뭐 챙겨가야 할 거 있어?
Pronunciation: mwo chaeng-gyeo-ga-ya hal geo i-sseo?
Meaning: Is there anything we need to pack/bring? -
Expression: 카메라 꼭 챙기자.
Pronunciation: ka-me-ra kkok chaeng-gi-ja.
Meaning: Let’s make sure to bring the camera. -
Expression: 간단하게 짐 싸자.
Pronunciation: gan-dan-ha-ge jim ssa-ja.
Meaning: Let’s pack lightly. -
Expression: 내비게이션 주소 찍어놔.
Pronunciation: nae-bi-ge-i-syeon ju-so jji-geo-nwa.
Meaning: Set the address in the navigation system. -
Expression: 준비 다 됐어?
Pronunciation: jun-bi da dwae-sseo?
Meaning: Are you all ready?
Cultural Tips
Day trips (당일치기 여행 – dang-il-chi-gi yeo-haeng) are very popular in Korea, especially on weekends. Many people take advantage of the efficient public transportation system (trains, buses) or drive their own cars to explore areas outside major cities.
Popular day trip destinations often include coastal towns (like Gangneung or Sokcho on the East Sea), historical sites (like Gyeongju), or areas known for natural beauty (like Nami Island or national parks). Planning often involves checking blogs and social media for recommendations on sights and, very importantly, food (맛집 – mat-jip, meaning ‘tasty place’).
While the scene is set in a diner (likely serving Western-style breakfast), traditional Korean breakfasts are quite different, often consisting of rice, soup, and various side dishes (반찬 – ban-chan). However, cafes and bakeries offering brunch menus are increasingly popular for relaxed morning meals and planning sessions.
Spontaneity is common. It’s not unusual for Koreans to decide on a day trip based on good weather or a sudden urge to get away, quickly checking transportation and making plans on the go.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A couple, Minjun (A) and Sora (B), are eating breakfast at a diner on a sunny Saturday morning.
Characters:
- A: Minjun
- B: Sora
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Expression: A: 와, 오늘 날씨 진짜 좋다! 그냥 집에 있기 아까운데?
Pronunciation: wa, o-neul nal-ssi jin-jja jo-ta! geu-nyang jib-e it-gi a-kka-un-de?
Meaning: Wow, the weather is really great today! Isn’t it a waste to just stay home? -
Expression: B: 맞아. 어디 가까운 데라도 당일치기로 다녀올까?
Pronunciation: ma-ja. eo-di ga-kka-un de-ra-do dang-il-chi-gi-ro da-nyeo-ol-kka?
Meaning: I agree. Should we go somewhere nearby for a day trip? -
Expression: A: 좋지! 어디 가고 싶은데 있어? 바다? 산?
Pronunciation: jo-chi! eo-di ga-go si-peun-de i-sseo? ba-da? san?
Meaning: Sounds good! Is there anywhere you want to go? The sea? Mountains? -
Expression: B: 음… 바다 보고 싶다. 동해 쪽으로 갈까? 근데 좀 멀지 않나?
Pronunciation: eum… ba-da bo-go sip-da. dong-hae jjo-geu-ro gal-kka? geun-de jom meol-ji an-na?
Meaning: Hmm… I want to see the sea. Should we go towards the East Sea? But isn’t it a bit far? -
Expression: A: 당일치기로는 좀 빡셀 수 있겠다. 그럼 서해는 어때? 대부도 같은 곳?
Pronunciation: dang-il-chi-gi-ro-neun jom ppak-sel su it-get-da. geu-reom seo-hae-neun eo-ttae? dae-bu-do ga-teun got?
Meaning: It might be a bit tight for a day trip. Then how about the West Sea? A place like Daebudo Island? -
Expression: B: 대부도 좋다! 거기 가면 조개구이 먹어야지! 맛집 찾아보자.
Pronunciation: dae-bu-do jo-ta! geo-gi ga-myeon jo-gae-gu-i meo-geo-ya-ji! mat-jip cha-ja-bo-ja.
Meaning: Daebudo is good! If we go there, we have to eat grilled clams! Let’s look for good restaurants. -
Expression: A: 오케이. 그럼 아침 먹고 바로 출발하는 걸로? 차 가져가자.
Pronunciation: o-ke-i. geu-reom a-chim meok-go ba-ro chul-bal-ha-neun geol-lo? cha ga-jyeo-ga-ja.
Meaning: Okay. So, shall we leave right after breakfast? Let’s take the car. -
Expression: B: 그래! 빨리 먹고 가자! 카메라도 챙기고!
Pronunciation: geu-rae! ppal-li meok-go ga-ja! ka-me-ra-do chaeng-gi-go!
Meaning: Okay! Let’s eat quickly and go! And let’s grab the camera!
Practice Tips
Planning a trip, even a short one, involves lots of useful everyday language! Try practicing these phrases with a friend or language partner. You can role-play planning different kinds of outings~ Maybe a trip to a park, a museum visit, or even just deciding where to eat next!
Listen to how Koreans naturally discuss plans in dramas or variety shows. Pay attention to how they suggest ideas (~ㄹ까? – lkka?), agree (좋아! – jo-a!), and express preferences. The more you expose yourself to these natural conversations, the easier it will become to use these phrases yourself. Have fun planning your next (real or imaginary) Korean adventure!
