루틴 (rutin)
What 루틴 means
A regular personal routine.
When Koreans use it
Talk about repeated habits that structure your day, especially in lifestyle content.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 아침마다 뭘 해?
B: 산책이 내 루틴이야.
English
A: What do you do every morning?
B: A walk is part of my routine.
Use it with care
An English loanword. It can refer to simple habits, not only elaborate schedules.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
