Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this phrase to describe the exciting process of organizing your next big adventure or vacation.
- Means: To establish or set up a detailed itinerary for a trip.
- Used in: Casual chats with friends, office vacation requests, or travel vlogs.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using '만들다' (to make); '세우다' (to erect/set) is the natural partner.
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المعنى
To organize the details for a journey.
خلفية ثقافية
Koreans often use the MBTI personality test to describe their planning style. A 'J' type is someone who '세우다' a very detailed plan, while a 'P' type is more spontaneous. The concept of 'Matjib' (famous restaurants) is central to travel planning. A plan isn't complete without a list of specific places to eat. Group travel often involves a 'Chongmu' (treasurer) who is responsible for the budget and the plan. This person is highly respected for their organization. With the rise of 'Workation' (work + vacation), many young professionals '세우다' plans that include quiet cafes with good Wi-Fi.
Drop the marker in casual speech
In casual conversation, say '여행 계획 세웠어?' instead of '여행 계획을 세웠어?'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't use '만들다'
Even though 'make a plan' is common in English, '계획을 만들다' sounds very awkward to native Korean speakers.
Drop the marker in casual speech
In casual conversation, say '여행 계획 세웠어?' instead of '여행 계획을 세웠어?'. It sounds much more natural.
Don't use '만들다'
Even though 'make a plan' is common in English, '계획을 만들다' sounds very awkward to native Korean speakers.
Mention MBTI
If you want to sound like a local, mention if you are a 'J' (planner) or 'P' (spontaneous) when talking about your travel plans.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '세우다'.
어제 친구랑 같이 제주도 여행 계획을 ( ).
The past tense of '세우다' is '세웠다'. In a polite context, it becomes '세웠어요'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a B1 learner?
Which of these means 'I am making travel plans'?
'세우고 있다' is the natural present progressive form for planning.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 이번 방학에 뭐 할 거야? 나: 가족들이랑 유럽 ( ).
The question asks about future plans ('할 거야'), so the answer should also be in the future tense.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are meticulously planning every minute of your trip.
'철저하게' means 'thoroughly' or 'meticulously'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
5 تمارين어제 친구랑 같이 제주도 여행 계획을 ( ).
The past tense of '세우다' is '세웠다'. In a polite context, it becomes '세웠어요'.
Which of these means 'I am making travel plans'?
'세우고 있다' is the natural present progressive form for planning.
가: 이번 방학에 뭐 할 거야? 나: 가족들이랑 유럽 ( ).
The question asks about future plans ('할 거야'), so the answer should also be in the future tense.
You are meticulously planning every minute of your trip.
'철저하게' means 'thoroughly' or 'meticulously'.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةYes, but for business, '출장 계획을 세우다' (making business trip plans) is more specific.
Neither is 'better', but '짜다' is more informal and focuses on the specific itinerary.
The opposite is '계획 없이 여행하다' (traveling without a plan).
No, '짓다' is used for building houses, making names, or cooking rice, but not for plans.
You can say '여행 계획을 세우는 중이에요'.
عبارات ذات صلة
여행 일정을 짜다
similarTo weave/knit a travel itinerary.
계획을 변경하다
builds onTo change a plan.
무계획 여행
contrastA trip without a plan.
목표를 세우다
similarTo set a goal.
أين تستخدمها
Talking to a friend about vacation
지수: 이번 여름에 뭐 해?
민호: 친구들이랑 제주도 여행 계획을 세우고 있어.
In a travel agency
직원: 어떤 스타일의 여행을 원하세요?
손님: 가족들과 편하게 쉴 수 있는 여행 계획을 세워 주세요.
At the office
팀장님: 김 대리, 이번 휴가 어디로 가나?
김 대리: 네, 일본으로 갈 여행 계획을 세웠습니다.
On a dating app
User A: 취미가 뭐예요?
User B: 저는 주말마다 다음 여행 계획을 세우는 걸 좋아해요.
Planning a school trip
선생님: 여러분, 우리 수학여행 계획을 같이 세워 볼까요?
학생: 와! 경주로 가요!
Vlogging
유튜버: 오늘은 여러분과 함께 한 달 살기 여행 계획을 세워 볼게요!
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of '세우다' as 'Setting Up' a tent. You are setting up the structure of your trip.
ربط بصري
Imagine yourself standing up a large, colorful map on an easel. As the map stands up, your plans become clear and solid.
Rhyme
여행 계획 세우다, 즐거움이 채우다 (Make a travel plan, fill it with joy).
Story
Min-su wanted to go to Paris. He didn't just 'make' a paper plan; he 'stood it up' (세우다) like a miniature Eiffel Tower on his desk. Now his plan is strong and ready for takeoff!
In Other Languages
In Japanese, they use '立てる' (tateru), which also means 'to stand up' or 'to erect'. In English, we 'set up' or 'draw up' plans, which has a similar structural feel.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Write down three things you would do if you were planning a trip to Seoul right now using '여행 계획을 세우다'.
Review this phrase 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days after your first trip planning session.
النطق
The 'h' sound in '행' is light but clear.
The '계' can sound like '게' in fast speech.
Simple three syllables.
طيف الرسمية
여행 계획을 세우고 있습니다. (General statement)
여행 계획을 세우고 있어요. (General statement)
여행 계획 세우고 있어. (General statement)
여행 계획 짜는 중! (General statement)
The phrase combines '여행' (travel), '계획' (plan), and the verb '세우다' (to erect/establish). '세우다' is the causative form of '서다' (to stand).
حقيقة ممتعة
The word '계획' (計劃) literally means 'to calculate' (計) and 'to draw' (劃). So you are 'standing up' something you 'calculated and drew'.
ملاحظات ثقافية
Koreans often use the MBTI personality test to describe their planning style. A 'J' type is someone who '세우다' a very detailed plan, while a 'P' type is more spontaneous.
“나는 'J'라서 여행 계획을 아주 자세하게 세워.”
The concept of 'Matjib' (famous restaurants) is central to travel planning. A plan isn't complete without a list of specific places to eat.
“맛집 리스트를 포함해서 여행 계획을 세웠어요.”
Group travel often involves a 'Chongmu' (treasurer) who is responsible for the budget and the plan. This person is highly respected for their organization.
“이번 여행의 총무가 계획을 다 세웠어요.”
With the rise of 'Workation' (work + vacation), many young professionals '세우다' plans that include quiet cafes with good Wi-Fi.
“워케이션을 위해 조용한 카페가 많은 곳으로 여행 계획을 세웠습니다.”
بدايات محادثة
다음 휴가 때 어디로 갈 여행 계획을 세우고 싶어요?
여행 계획을 세울 때 가장 먼저 확인하는 것이 무엇인가요?
철저하게 여행 계획을 세우는 편인가요, 아니면 계획 없이 떠나는 편인가요?
أخطاء شائعة
여행 계획을 만들다
여행 계획을 세우다
L1 Interference
여행 계획을 하다
여행 계획을 세우다
L1 Interference
여행 계획을 서다
여행 계획을 세우다
L1 Interference
여행 계획을 쓰다
여행 계획을 세우다
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
旅行の計画を立てる (Ryokō no keikaku o tateru)
The grammar structure is identical, only the pronunciation and script differ.
制定旅行计划 (Zhìdìng lǚxíng jìhuà)
Chinese focuses on 'formulating' rather than 'standing up'.
Hacer planes de viaje
Spanish is more general; Korean is more specific to the 'structure' of the plan.
Faire des projets de voyage
The use of 'projects' implies a slightly more elaborate undertaking than a simple plan.
Reisepläne schmieden
German uses a 'forging' metaphor, while Korean uses a 'building/standing' metaphor.
تخطيط الرحلة (Takhtit al-rihla)
Arabic focuses on the 'mapping/drawing' aspect of planning.
Fazer planos de viagem
Lacks the 'standing up' structural nuance of Korean.
To make travel plans
English uses a generic production verb; Korean uses a structural verb.
Spotted in the Real World
“우리 주말에 캠핑 갈 여행 계획 세워야지!”
The friends are discussing their weekend getaway.
“지도 위 어디든 여행 계획을 세워봐”
A song about the excitement of leaving everything behind and traveling.
سهل الخلط
Learners think 'make' always translates to '만들다'.
Remember that '만들다' is for physical things like food or crafts. For plans, use '세우다'.
Both mean planning, but '잡다' is more about the 'when'.
Use '잡다' when you are specifically picking a date or a rough timeframe.
الأسئلة الشائعة (5)
Yes, but for business, '출장 계획을 세우다' (making business trip plans) is more specific.
usage contextsNeither is 'better', but '짜다' is more informal and focuses on the specific itinerary.
comparisonsThe opposite is '계획 없이 여행하다' (traveling without a plan).
basic understandingNo, '짓다' is used for building houses, making names, or cooking rice, but not for plans.
common mistakesYou can say '여행 계획을 세우는 중이에요'.
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