Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pension" in Korean
“Pension” in Korean is 펜션 (pronounced "pensyeon").
펜션
pensyeon
Usage & Context
Pensions are small private accommodations popular in rural and scenic areas of Korea. They offer a more intimate experience than hotels.
Example Sentence
산 근처 펜션에서 휴식을 취했어요.
I rested at a pension near the mountains.
How to use 펜션 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pension” is 펜션, romanized as pensyeon.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 펜션.
Pronunciation Guide
For '펜션' (pensyeon), '펜' sounds like the English word 'pen'. '션' sounds like 'shun' in 'mission' or 'passion'. Put them together as PEN-shun.
More Example Sentences
Planning a family vacation to a scenic area.
가족 여행으로 강원도 펜션을 예약했어요.
I booked a pension in Gangwon-do for a family trip.
Reviewing a past stay at an accommodation.
이 펜션은 바비큐 시설이 잘 되어 있어서 좋았어요.
This pension was great because it had good BBQ facilities.
Describing a fun gathering with friends.
친구들과 펜션에서 밤새도록 수다 떨었어요.
My friends and I chatted all night at the pension.
Cultural Context
'펜션' (pension) in Korea refers to a type of private, often standalone accommodation, very popular in rural and scenic areas like mountains, beaches, or islands. Unlike hotels, pensions usually offer a more homely, sometimes self-catering experience, often equipped with BBQ facilities, individual rooms, or even entire houses for rent. They are a favored choice for group trips, family vacations, or couples seeking a quiet, intimate getaway, often providing a more personalized stay.
Editorial note
We review entries like 펜션 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
펜션 잡다
To get a pension (colloquial for booking)
펜션에서 쉬다
To rest at a pension
예쁜 펜션
Pretty pension
Related Expressions
별장
byeoljang
Villa/Country house
리조트
rijeoteu
Resort
독채
dokchae
Entire house (for rent)
게스트하우스
geseuteuhauseu
Guesthouse
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