50 essential Korean words for travel
50 Korean words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.
Travel and accommodation 13 words
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 항공편 | flight |
| 숙박 요금서 | bill |
| 명소 | site |
| 안내인 | guide |
| 호텔 | hotel |
| 스위트룸 | suite |
| 텐트 | tent |
| 층 | floor |
| 여정 구간 | leg of a journey |
| 출발 | departure |
| 입장 | admission |
| 귀환 | return |
| 체류 | stay |
Transport and travel 13 words
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 버스 | bus |
| 관광버스 | coach |
| 오토바이 | motorbike |
| 항구 | harbour |
| 승강장 | platform |
| 바퀴 | wheel |
| 택시 | taxi |
| 차선 | lane |
| 자전거 | bicycle |
| 비행기 | plane |
| 지하철 | underground |
| 고장 | breakdown |
| 도로 | road |
Town and public places 12 words
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 거리 | street |
| 기차역 | train station |
| 공원 | park |
| 지도 | map |
| 다리 | bridge |
| 소음 | noise |
| 군중 | crowd |
| 박물관 | museum |
| 광장 | squareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town |
| 우체국 | post office |
| 경기장 | stadium |
| 도시 | city |
Politeness and small talk 12 words
| Korean | English |
|---|---|
| 아니요 | no |
| 네 | yes |
| 고마워요 | thank you |
| 안녕 | hiInformal greeting |
| 건배 | cheers |
| 잘 지내요 | I am fine |
| 미안해요 | sorryApology |
| 안녕하세요 | helloGreeting on arrival, during the day |
| 천만에요 | you are welcomeEveryday use |
| 당신은요 | and you |
| 존중 | respect |
| 미소 | smile |
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