How do you say "hiking" in Korean?

하이킹

haiking

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "hiking" is 하이킹 (haiking).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce “haiking” briskly: the vowels stay short and pure, closer to Spanish vowels than English ones.

Writing and usage

하이킹 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

우리는 주말 내내 언덕에서 하이킹을 했습니다.

urineun jumal naenae eondeogeseo haikingeul haetseupnida.

We spent the weekend hiking in the hills.

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How to remember 하이킹

Think of “haiking” as a name someone gave to boots crunching up a dirt trail — once you've met that character, the word won't leave.

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Questions about 하이킹

How do you pronounce 하이킹?

Pronounce “haiking” briskly: the vowels stay short and pure, closer to Spanish vowels than English ones.

Is 하이킹 formal or casual?

하이킹 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 하이킹 written in Korean?

하이킹 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as haiking.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Hiking" in other languages

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