What it means
여행 means travel or trip. 여행하다 (to travel) and 여행 가다 (to go on a trip) are common forms. A very popular conversation topic.
Nuance & when to use
국내 여행 (domestic travel) vs 해외 여행 (overseas travel). 배낭여행 (backpacking). The phrase 여행 가다 is colloquial and frequently heard.
⚠ Common mistake
Some learners use only 여행하러 가다 (grammatically fine) and forget the simpler 여행 가다. Both work, but 여행 가다 is more natural in casual speech.
Example sentences
다음 달에 제주도로 여행 가요.
Daeum dare jejudoro yeohaeng gayo.
I'm going on a trip to Jeju Island next month.
혼자 여행하는 것을 좋아해요.
Honja yeohaenghaneun geoseul joahaeyo.
I like traveling alone.
여행 중에 새로운 친구를 많이 사귀었어요.
Yeohaeng junge saeroun chingureul mani saguieosseoyo.
I made many new friends while traveling.
여행을 가면 꼭 현지 음식을 먹어요.
Yeohaengeul gamyeon kkok hyeonji eumsig-eul meogeoyo.
When I travel, I always eat local food.
See also
관광
배낭여행
해외여행
여행 계획
FAQ
When is this used?
국내 여행 (domestic travel) vs 해외 여행 (overseas travel). 배낭여행 (backpacking). The phrase 여행 가다 is colloquial and frequently heard.
What's a common mistake?
Some learners use only 여행하러 가다 (grammatically fine) and forget the simpler 여행 가다. Both work, but 여행 가다 is more natural in casual speech.
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