When you arrive at a hotel, you need to tell them you are there. This is called 체크인하다 (che-keu-in-ha-da).
You also use 체크인하다 when you get to the airport and need to confirm your flight. It means you are registering your arrival.
For example, when you go to a hotel, you will say “체크인할게요” (che-keu-in-hal-ge-yo), meaning “I will check in.”
How Formal Is It?
"손님께서는 3시에 투숙하실 수 있습니다."
"저희는 3시에 호텔에 체크인했어요."
"우리 이제 숙소에 들어갈 시간이야."
Examples by Level
저희 호텔 체크인 시간은 오후 3시입니다.
Our hotel check-in time is 3 PM.
공항에 도착하시면 먼저 체크인 데스크로 가주세요.
Please go to the check-in desk first when you arrive at the airport.
온라인으로 미리 체크인할 수 있을까요?
Can I check in online in advance?
체크인할 때 여권을 보여줘야 하나요?
Do I need to show my passport when checking in?
비행기 출발 2시간 전에 체크인하는 것이 좋습니다.
It's best to check in 2 hours before the flight departure.
체크인 수속이 너무 오래 걸려서 비행기를 놓칠 뻔했어요.
The check-in process took so long that I almost missed my flight.
체크인 후에 짐을 방으로 가져다 드릴까요?
Shall I bring your luggage to your room after check-in?
늦게 체크인해도 괜찮은가요? 밤 10시쯤 도착할 것 같아요.
Is it okay to check in late? I think I'll arrive around 10 PM.
저희 호텔은 오후 3시부터 체크인하실 수 있습니다.
Our hotel allows check-in from 3 PM.
Can check-in
공항에 도착하시면, 먼저 체크인 카운터로 가세요.
When you arrive at the airport, first go to the check-in counter.
When arriving
온라인으로 미리 체크인해서 시간을 절약했어요.
I saved time by checking in online beforehand.
Checked in beforehand
호텔 체크인할 때 여권을 보여줘야 합니다.
You need to show your passport when checking in to the hotel.
When checking in
저희는 늦게 체크인할 예정이라 미리 호텔에 연락했어요.
We planned to check in late, so we contacted the hotel in advance.
Plan to check in late
항공편이 지연돼서 체크인 시간이 촉박했어요.
My flight was delayed, so the check-in time was tight.
Check-in time was tight
체크인 절차가 간단해서 금방 끝났어요.
The check-in process was simple, so it finished quickly.
Check-in process
호텔에 도착해서 체크인하고 바로 짐을 풀었어요.
I arrived at the hotel, checked in, and immediately unpacked my luggage.
Checked in and unpacked
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a hotel reception desk, a guest is checking in.
- 체크인하려고 합니다. (I'd like to check in.)
- 예약했어요. (I have a reservation.)
- 체크인 시간은 몇 시예요? (What time is check-in?)
At an airport check-in counter, a passenger is checking in for a flight.
- 비행기 체크인할게요. (I'll check in for the flight.)
- 여권 좀 보여주세요. (Please show me your passport.)
- 짐은 어디에 부치나요? (Where do I check my luggage?)
A friend is asking another friend if they have checked into their accommodation yet.
- 호텔에 체크인했어요? (Did you check into the hotel yet?)
- 아직 체크인 안 했어요. (I haven't checked in yet.)
- 지금 체크인하러 가요. (I'm going to check in now.)
Someone is talking about needing to check in online before a flight.
- 온라인으로 체크인해야 해요. (I need to check in online.)
- 모바일 체크인했어요. (I did mobile check-in.)
- 미리 체크인하는 게 좋아요. (It's good to check in beforehand.)
A receptionist is informing a guest that they can check in now.
- 지금 체크인 가능하세요. (You can check in now.)
- 체크인 도와드릴게요. (I'll help you check in.)
- 체크인 후에 방 키 드릴게요. (I'll give you the room key after check-in.)
Conversation Starters
"호텔에 몇 시에 체크인할 예정이세요? (What time are you planning to check into the hotel?)"
"비행기 체크인할 때 가장 먼저 하는 일이 뭐예요? (What's the first thing you do when you check in for a flight?)"
"온라인 체크인이 더 편하다고 생각하세요, 아니면 직접 체크인하는 게 더 좋다고 생각하세요? (Do you think online check-in is more convenient, or do you prefer to check in in person?)"
"해외여행 갈 때 체크인할 때 혹시 어려운 점이 있었나요? (Did you have any difficulties when checking in on an overseas trip?)"
"체크인할 때 가장 중요하게 생각하는 건 뭐예요? (What's the most important thing you consider when checking in?)"
Journal Prompts
오늘 호텔에 체크인한다고 상상해보세요. 어떤 기분이 드나요? 무엇을 기대하나요? (Imagine you're checking into a hotel today. How do you feel? What are you looking forward to?)
공항에서 체크인하는 과정을 자세히 설명해보세요. 어떤 절차를 거치나요? (Describe the process of checking in at the airport in detail. What steps do you go through?)
체크인할 때 겪었던 가장 재미있거나 기억에 남는 경험을 적어보세요. (Write about your funniest or most memorable check-in experience.)
체크인 과정을 더 편리하게 만들려면 어떻게 해야 할까요? (How could the check-in process be made more convenient?)
미래에는 체크인이 어떻게 바뀔 거라고 생각하세요? (How do you think check-in will change in the future?)
Example
호텔에 도착해서 바로 체크인했어요.
Related Content
This Word in Other Languages
More travel words
숙소
B1A place where someone stays for a short time, such as a hotel, guest house, or hostel. A key word for travel-related listening and writing.
어댑터
A2A device for connecting parts of different sizes or types.
입장료
A1A fee charged for entry to a place or event; an admission fee.
~후에
A2Indicates an action occurring after another action.
~ㄴ/은 후에
A2Expresses an action occurring after another action or event; after doing.
은/는 후에
A2Indicates an action occurring after another, meaning 'after doing'.
비행기
A1Airplane; a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
공항
A1Airport
공항버스
A2Airport bus
통로
A2A narrow way or passage between rows of seats or shelves; an aisle.
