Explanation at your level:
When you travel, you need to know how long you are staying. 이박 means two nights. You use it to tell people your travel plans. It is very simple and very important!
You use 이박 to describe your hotel stay. If you stay for two nights, you say '이박'. It is usually part of a longer phrase like 'two nights and three days'.
In Korea, travel durations are almost always expressed as a combination of nights and days. 이박 acts as the anchor for your schedule, helping you communicate your itinerary clearly to hosts and friends.
Understanding 이박 allows you to navigate the nuances of booking systems and travel planning. It is a fundamental unit of time in the hospitality industry, distinguishing between short weekend trips and longer vacations.
The usage of 이박 reflects the cultural emphasis on structured travel itineraries. By using this term, you align your speech with the standard rhythm of Korean tourism, where the 'night count' is the primary metric for trip length.
Etymologically, 이박 connects the modern traveler to the concept of 'anchoring' (泊). It represents the intersection of historical linguistic roots and the contemporary desire for organized, efficient travel documentation in a fast-paced society.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Means two nights.
- Used for travel duration.
- Pairs with 삼일.
- Essential for booking.
Welcome to the world of travel vocabulary! The word 이박 is a super useful Korean noun that literally means 'two nights'. You will rarely hear it standing all by itself because it is almost always paired with the number of days you are traveling.
Think of it as a time-marker for your vacation. When you tell your friends about your upcoming trip, you are describing the length of your stay. Mastering this word is the first step to planning any fun getaway in Korea!
The word 이박 comes from Sino-Korean roots. The character 二 (이) means 'two', and 泊 (박) refers to 'staying overnight' or 'anchoring'.
Historically, the character 泊 was used to describe boats dropping anchor for the night. Over time, this concept of 'anchoring' evolved into the modern meaning of staying at a lodging facility. It is a beautiful example of how ancient characters adapt to our modern travel habits!
You will mostly use 이박 when talking about travel schedules. The most common collocation is 이박 삼일, which means 'two nights and three days'.
It is used in both casual conversation and formal business travel plans. Whether you are booking a hotel online or chatting with a friend, this word is your go-to for defining the length of your stay.
While not an idiom per se, 이박 삼일 is the gold standard expression. Other variations include 일박 이일 (one night, two days) and 삼박 사일 (three nights, four days).
You might also hear people say '이박을 하다' (to do two nights), which is the standard way to express the action of staying for that duration.
Grammatically, 이박 functions as a noun. It is often followed by a counter for days, such as '삼일'.
The pronunciation is straightforward: 'ee-bak'. The 'b' sound is soft, and the 'k' at the end is a crisp, unreleased stop. It rhymes with words like 'tack' or 'back' if you were to anglicize the ending sound.
Fun Fact
The character 泊 is used in many East Asian languages to denote staying overnight.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'ee' as in see and 'bak' like back.
Similar to UK, clear 'ee' sound.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'bak' like 'back' with a hard 'ck'.
- Forgetting the long 'ee' sound.
- Adding an extra syllable.
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Sino-Korean numbers
일, 이, 삼
Noun counters
박
Duration particles
동안
Examples by Level
이박 삼일 여행입니다.
Two-night three-day trip is.
Basic noun + noun structure.
이박 할 거예요.
Two nights will do.
Verb usage.
이박 동안 쉽니다.
For two nights I will rest.
Duration marker.
이박 예약했어요.
Two nights I booked.
Object marker.
이박이 필요해요.
Two nights are needed.
Subject marker.
이박 계획입니다.
Two nights is the plan.
Noun phrase.
이박 어때요?
Two nights, how is it?
Question form.
이박만 할게요.
Two nights only I will do.
Limiting particle.
이박 삼일로 가요.
이박 숙박을 원해요.
이박은 너무 짧아요.
이박 비용이 얼마인가요?
이박 삼일 추천합니다.
이박 일정이 빡빡해요.
이박 동안 즐거웠어요.
이박 숙소 찾습니다.
이박 삼일 일정으로 제주도에 갑니다.
호텔에서 이박을 묵을 예정입니다.
이박 삼일은 여행하기에 딱 좋아요.
이박 숙박 패키지를 확인하세요.
이박 삼일 동안 많은 것을 봤습니다.
이박 예약을 변경하고 싶습니다.
이박 삼일은 짧지만 알찬 시간입니다.
이박 숙박 시 할인을 제공합니다.
이번 휴가는 이박 삼일로 계획했습니다.
이박 삼일의 여정은 매우 피곤했습니다.
이박 숙박을 전제로 한 여행 상품입니다.
이박 삼일 동안의 기록을 남겼습니다.
이박 삼일 일정은 무리인 것 같습니다.
이박 숙박을 연장할 수 있나요?
이박 삼일은 주말 여행으로 적합합니다.
이박 삼일의 짧은 휴식은 활력이 됩니다.
이박 삼일이라는 짧은 기간 동안 밀도 높은 여행을 즐겼습니다.
이박 숙박을 고려한 효율적인 동선이 필요합니다.
이박 삼일 일정은 비즈니스 출장에 흔히 쓰입니다.
이박 삼일의 여정은 매우 체계적으로 구성되었습니다.
이박 숙박은 여행의 피로를 풀기에 충분합니다.
이박 삼일은 계절을 느끼기에 적당한 시간입니다.
이박 숙박을 포함한 여행 경비를 산출했습니다.
이박 삼일은 재충전을 위한 마법의 시간입니다.
이박 삼일의 여정은 삶의 속도를 늦추는 계기가 되었습니다.
이박 숙박을 통해 여행지의 밤을 온전히 경험했습니다.
이박 삼일이라는 시간은 여행의 본질을 담기에 충분합니다.
이박 숙박은 일상으로부터의 완벽한 단절을 의미합니다.
이박 삼일의 계획은 치밀하게 준비되었습니다.
이박 숙박을 통해 현지 문화를 깊이 이해하게 되었습니다.
이박 삼일은 여행객에게 소중한 추억을 선사합니다.
이박 숙박의 묘미는 여유로움에 있습니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"이박 삼일"
Two nights and three days
이박 삼일로 다녀올게요.
neutral"이박을 보내다"
To spend two nights
제주도에서 이박을 보냈어요.
neutral"이박이 기본이다"
Two nights is the standard
이 호텔은 이박이 기본입니다.
formal"이박을 잡다"
To book two nights
여행사에서 이박을 잡았어요.
casual"이박의 여정"
A journey of two nights
이박의 여정을 시작합니다.
literary"이박을 묵다"
To stay for two nights
여기서 이박을 묵었습니다.
neutralEasily Confused
Similar structure
One night vs two nights
일박 vs 이박
Both have '이'
Two days vs two nights
이일 vs 이박
Same suffix
Three nights vs two nights
삼박 vs 이박
Same suffix
No nights vs two nights
무박 vs 이박
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 이박 + verb
저는 이박을 했습니다.
이박 + 삼일 + noun
이박 삼일 여행입니다.
이박 + 동안 + verb
이박 동안 쉽니다.
이박 + 예약 + verb
이박 예약을 했습니다.
이박 + 일정 + noun
이박 일정이 좋습니다.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
It needs a context to be meaningful.
이박 is strictly about nights.
Precision matters in bookings.
It is a noun.
It is a set phrase.
Tips
Number association
이 = 2, 박 = night.
Always pair with days
Say '이박 삼일'.
Travel culture
Koreans love 2-night trips.
Noun usage
It acts as a noun.
Crisp ending
Don't release the 'k'.
Night vs Day
Don't confuse with days.
Boat origin
It comes from anchoring.
Use a calendar
Mark nights on a calendar.
Hospitality
Used in hotel booking.
Flashcards
Use cards for 1-5 nights.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
E-B-A-K: Every Bed A-Keept (two nights).
Visual Association
A hotel sign with '2' on it.
Word Web
Challenge
Plan a fake trip for two nights.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Two nights anchoring
Cultural Context
None.
English speakers usually say 'a two-night stay'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Hotel booking
- 이박 예약합니다
- 이박 가능합니까
- 이박 비용 확인
Planning a trip
- 이박 삼일 일정
- 이박 어때요
- 이박 여행 계획
Checking out
- 이박 동안 잘 쉬었습니다
- 이박 숙박 완료
Travel advice
- 이박 삼일 추천
- 이박은 너무 짧아요
Conversation Starters
"이박 삼일 여행 가본 적 있어요?"
"이박 여행은 어디가 좋아요?"
"이박 삼일이면 충분할까요?"
"이박 동안 뭐 할 거예요?"
"이박 숙소 예약했나요?"
Journal Prompts
나의 지난 이박 여행 이야기
이박 삼일 동안 가고 싶은 곳
이박 여행을 준비하는 방법
이박이 나에게 주는 의미
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it specifically refers to two nights.
Yes, it applies to any overnight stay.
It is neutral and widely used.
삼박.
Yes, for scheduling.
No, it is a count noun.
Yes, using the number is common.
No, it is very simple.
Test Yourself
저는 ___ 삼일 동안 여행합니다.
Two nights is 이박.
Which means 'two nights'?
이 is two.
이박 means one night.
It means two nights.
Word
Meaning
Matching counts.
Standard word order.
호텔에서 ___을 예약했습니다.
You book a duration of nights.
What is the common partner for 이박?
이박 삼일 is the standard.
이박 can be used for a 5-day trip.
It strictly implies two nights.
Word
Meaning
Counting logic.
Formal sentence structure.
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Summary
이박 means two nights, and it is the key to planning your perfect Korean getaway!
- Means two nights.
- Used for travel duration.
- Pairs with 삼일.
- Essential for booking.
Number association
이 = 2, 박 = night.
Always pair with days
Say '이박 삼일'.
Travel culture
Koreans love 2-night trips.
Noun usage
It acts as a noun.
Example
제주도에서 이박 삼일 여행을 계획 중이에요.
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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.
