Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to travel" in Korean: 여행하다
여행하다yeohaenghada
to travel in Korean is 여행하다 (yeohaenghada). 여행하다 means travel or take a trip; 목적지로 marks the destination when needed.
to travel: an everyday statement
친구와 여행해요.chinguwa yeohaenghaeyo.
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How to pronounce 여행하다
Say it
yeohaenghada
/jʌhɛŋhata/
Read 여행하다 as yeohaenghada. The spoken form 여행해요 is yeohaenghaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to travel" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여행하다yeohaenghada | to travel Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 여행해요yeohaenghaeyo | to travel (polite present) Use 여행해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 여행해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 여행했어요yeohaenghaesseoyo | to travel (polite past) Use 여행했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 여행했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 여행하다 in real life
- 1to travel: an everyday statement
친구와 여행해요.
chinguwa yeohaenghaeyo.
I travel with a friend.
여행해요 is the present form of 여행하다.
- 2to travel: a different situation
작년에 한국을 여행했어요.
jangnyeone hangugeul yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled around Korea last year.
여행했어요 is the past form of 여행하다.
- 3to travel: a question or request
혼자 여행해요?
honja yeohaenghaeyo?
Do you travel alone?
여행해요 is the present form of 여행하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여행하다
Incorrect: 여행하다.
Correct: 여행해요.
When practicing to travel, 여행하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 여행해요.
Incorrect: 어제 여행해요.
Correct: 어제 여행했어요.
When practicing to travel, for a completed event yesterday, use 여행했어요; the present form 여행해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
여행하다 means travel or take a trip; 목적지로 marks the destination when needed. 여행해요 is the polite conversational form of 여행하다; 여행했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 여행하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
친구와 여행해요.
chinguwa yeohaenghaeyo.
I travel with a friend.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
작년에 한국을 여행했어요.
jangnyeone hangugeul yeohaenghaesseoyo.
I traveled around Korea last year.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to travel" in Korean
How do I use 여행하다 in polite speech?
여행해요 is the polite conversational form of 여행하다; 여행했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 여행하다 in a past-tense sentence?
여행했어요 is the polite past form. 여행하다 means travel or take a trip; 목적지로 marks the destination when needed.
What does 여행해요 mean here?
여행해요 is used for to travel. For example, 친구와 여행해요. means “I travel with a friend.”
What should I remember about 여행하다?
여행하다 means travel or take a trip; 목적지로 marks the destination when needed.
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