Korean guide
10 essential Korean phrases for using public transport
Navigate Seoul's subways and buses with confidence! Learn these key Korean phrases for your commute.
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Getting around in Korea is often best done via public transport. Buses and subways are efficient, affordable, and cover most areas. Mastering a few basic phrases can make your journey much smoother, whether you're asking for directions, confirming your stop, or simply buying a ticket.
What this lesson covers
Core Korean words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
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Translate
다음 역 이름이 뭐예요?
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- 안녕하세요ahn-nyong-ha-se-yoHello
- 이거 타는 곳이 맞나요?ee-guh tah-neun got-see maht-nah-yo?Is this the correct place to catch this?
- OO역 가려면 어디로 가야 돼요?OO yohk gah-ryum-yun uh-dee-roh gah-yah dway-yo?Where should I go to get to OO Station?
- 다음 역 이름이 뭐예요?dah-eum yohk ee-reum-ee mwo-yay-yo?What is the name of the next stop?
- 여기 내려요.yuh-gee nae-ryuh-yo.Please let me off here.
- XX 정류장 지나요?XX jong-ryu-jahng jee-nah-yo?Does it pass XX bus stop?
- 얼마예요?uhl-mah-yay-yo?How much is it?
- 카드 주세요.kah-deu joo-se-yo.Give me a card, please.
- 감사합니다gam-sa-ham-ni-daThank you.
- 죄송합니다.jway-song-ham-ni-da.Excuse me / I'm sorry.
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