Going out in Korean

In this lesson we will introduce some popular kinds of entertainment for going out in Korea.

You won't run out of things to do in Seoul. Whether you're looking for a fun-packed time or a quiet night out, Seoul is famous for it's nightlife!

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Let's talk about going out in Korean...

Here are some places your Korean friends might take you to:

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영화관

Yeonghwagwan

Cinema

클럽

Keulleob

Club

노래방

Noraebang

Karaoke

백화점

Baekhwajeom

Department store

극장

Geukjang

Theater

경기장

Gyeonggijang

Stadium

When making plans with your friends, try using these phrases:

오늘밤 어디로 갈까요?

Oneulbam eodiro galkkayo?

Where should (we) go tonight?

가자!

Ga ja!

Let's go!

재미있겠다

Jaemi-ittgetda!

That sounds like fun!

오늘 밤 시간 있어요?

Oneul bam shigan isseoyo?

Are (you) free tonight?

몇시에 만날까요?

Myeotshi-e mannalkkayo?

What time should (we) meet?

몇시에 퇴근해요?

Myeotshi-e twoigeunhaeyo?

What time do (you) finish work?

어디서 만날까요?

Eodiseo mannalkkayo?

Where should we meet?

우리 먼저 뭔가를 먹고 가자.

Uri meonjeo mwongareul meoggo gaja.

Let's get something to eat first.

You can suggest the night's plans with these helpful phrases:

영화 보러 갈까요?

Yeonghwa boreo galkkayo?

Should (we) watch a movie?

클럽 갈까요?

Keulleob galkkayo?

Should (we) go clubbing?

우리 저녁 먹으러 갈까요?

Uri jeonyeok meogeureo galkkayo?

Should we go out for dinner?

...로 갈까요?

...ro galkkayo?

Should we go to...?

You are sure to meet some new people and make new friends when you're out and about, so don't forget to revise your vocabulary on introducing yourself and making small talk. Have fun!

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Anyoung hee gaseyo!

Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean

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