여가
Time when one is not working or occupied; free time for hobbies or relaxation.
Examples
3 of 5삶의 질을 높이기 위해서는 충분한 여가가 필요합니다.
To improve quality of life, sufficient leisure is necessary.
여가 산업 시장이 매년 성장하고 있습니다.
The leisure industry market is growing every year.
여가 시간에 보통 뭐 하세요?
What do you usually do in your free time?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeo-ga sounds like 'Yoga' - a common leisure activity.
Quick Quiz
주 5일 근무제로 인해 사람들의 ( ) 시간이 늘어났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여가
Examples
삶의 질을 높이기 위해서는 충분한 여가가 필요합니다.
formalTo improve quality of life, sufficient leisure is necessary.
여가 산업 시장이 매년 성장하고 있습니다.
businessThe leisure industry market is growing every year.
여가 시간에 보통 뭐 하세요?
everydayWhat do you usually do in your free time?
여가 활동의 다양화는 사회적 행복 지수와 관련이 있습니다.
academicThe diversification of leisure activities is related to social happiness indices.
여가 좀 보내고 싶다, 너무 바빠.
informalI want to spend some leisure time, I'm so busy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
여가를 보내다
to spend leisure time
여가를 즐기다
to enjoy leisure
여가가 없다
to have no leisure
Often Confused With
Hyusik is rest/recovery; Yeoga is the time available for any non-work activity, including hobbies.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Speaking Part 1 and Task 2 essays about work-life balance.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '여기' (here).
Memory Tip
Yeo-ga sounds like 'Yoga' - a common leisure activity.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 餘 (surplus) and 暇 (leisure).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of 'Warabel' (Work-Life Balance) is a hot topic in Korea.
Quick Quiz
주 5일 근무제로 인해 사람들의 ( ) 시간이 늘어났다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여가
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일상적
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경험담
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분위기
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참석하다
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불편
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이용하다
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익숙하다
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취미
B1An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working. A basic but essential word for IELTS Speaking Part 1.
절약하다
B1To use money, time, or resources carefully and without waste; to economize or save.
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