10 essential Korean phrases for taking a taxi
Navigate Seoul's streets with confidence! Master these 10 Korean taxi phrases for a smoother ride.

Getting around in a new city can be daunting, and taxis are often the quickest way to travel. Knowing a few key Korean phrases can make your journey much more pleasant and less stressful. From telling your driver where you want to go to handling payment, these expressions will help you communicate effectively. Don't be afraid to try them out – locals will appreciate the effort!
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.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- 안녕하세요.ahn-nyong-ha-se-yoHello.
- 여기로 가 주세요.yo-gi-ro ga ju-se-yoPlease go here.
- 이 주소로 가 주세요.ee ju-so-ro ga ju-se-yoPlease go to this address.
- OO까지 가 주세요.OO kka-ji ga ju-se-yoPlease go to OO.
- 얼마예요?ol-ma-ye-yoHow much is it?
- 신용카드로 계산할게요.shin-yong-ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yoI'll pay by credit card.
- 현금으로 낼게요.hyeon-geum-eu-ro nal-ge-yoI'll pay in cash.
- 잠깐만 기다려 주세요.jam-kkan-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yoPlease wait a moment.
- 내비게이션 끄지 마세요.nae-bi-gei-shyeon kkeu-ji ma-se-yoDon't turn off the GPS.
- 감사합니다. 안녕히 계세요.gam-sa-ham-ni-da. an-nyong-hi gye-se-yoThank you. Goodbye.
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