It has always been believed that language is the most influential way to pervade native’s hearts with your respect and care towards their culture. Mother tongue instinctively softens one’s perspectives and makes them believe that the other person is putting efforts to communicate which makes it deeply touching. Therefore, instead of learning every possible sentence in Hangul, taking help of precise and helpful travel words and phrases could act as the initiation of basic understanding of South Korean culture.

It is now possible to get the hang of the basic reading structure of the language in a short span of time. It will in turn be helpful in reading the boards and posters easily. Investing some of your time in solving practice sheets and rehearsing the pronunciation of essential vocabulary might prove to be one of the best ways to travel South Korea for the first time.

There is a lot of information out there about tips and tricks when traveling to Korea, but most of it isn't in the form of travel words and phrases. I'll give you a few short sentences you can use while you are visiting, or just to learn along the way.

Travel Vocabulary In Korean !!

No.	English Word / Phrases	Korean Word / Phrases	Romanisation
1	Trip or Travel	여행	Yeohaeng
2	Local domestic	국내	Kuknae
3	Local trip	국내 여행	Kuknae yeohaeng
4	Airplane	비행기	Bihaenggi
5	Airport	공항	Gonghang...
6	Foreign country	해외	Haeoe
7	Overseas trip	해외 여행	Haeoe yeohaeng
8	To take a trip	여행을 가다	Yeohaengeul gada
9	To set out on a trip	여행을 떠나다	Yeohaengeul tteonada
10	Bus	버스	Beoseu
11	Bus station	버스 정류장	Beoseu jeongryujang
12	Passport	여권	Yeogwon
13	Subway	지하철	Jihacheol
14	Subway station	지하철역	Jihacheolyeok
15	Taxi	택시	Taeksi
16	Time	시간	Sigan
17	Opening time	입장시간	Ibjangsigan
18	Closing time	마감시간	Magamsigan
19	Discount	할인	Halin
20	Refund	환불	Hwanbul
21	Exchange	교환	Gyohwan
22	Accommodation	숙소	Sukso
23	Baggage, trunk	짐	Jim
24	To pack a baggage	짐을 싸다	Jimeul ssada
25	To book an accomodation	숙소를 예약하다	Suksoreul Yeyakhada
26	Map	지도	Jido
27	Tour guide	관광 가이드	Gwangwang gaideu
28	Ticket	표	Pyo
29	Money	돈	Don
30	Cash	현금	Hyeomgeum
31	Busan city	부산	Busan
32	Bridge	다리	Dari
33	Big bridge	대교	Daegyo
34	Market	시장	Sijang
35	Gangnueung city	강릉	Gangreung
36	Sea	바다	Bada
37	Lighthouse	등대	Deungdae
38	Beach	해변	Haebyeon
39	Mountain	산	San
40	Seoul city	서울	Seoul
41	Jeju island	제주도	Jaeju-do
42	Island	섬	Seom
43	Yeosu city	여수	Yeosu
44	Gyeongju city	경주	Gyeongju

Also see : Reason to improve your Korean vocabulary

Korean phrases that should be tongue friendly~

No.	English Phrases	Korean Phrases	Romanisation
45	Hello	안녕하세요	Annyeonghaseyo
46	I'm sorry	죄송합니다	Jwesonghabnida
47	Excuse me	실례합니다	sillaehabnida
48	Excuse me ( to call some )	저기요	Jeogiyo
49	Yes	네	Nae
50	No	아니요	Aniyo.
51	I know	알아요	Aarayo
52	I don't know	몰라요	Mollayo
53	Help me	도와주세요	Dowa juseyo
54	Where is……..?	……….어디에요?	……….eodieyo ?
55	How much is this ?	이거 얼마에요 ?	Igeo eolmaeyo?
56	It's expensive !! Please give me a discount.	비싸요 !! 할인해주세요	Bissayo. Harinhajuseyo.
57	Please take a picture.	사진 좀 찍어주세요	Sajin jom jjigeojuseyo.
58	Can you speak English ?	영어 할 줄 알아요?/ 영어 하세요?	Yeongeo hal jul al-ayo?/Yeongeo hasaeyo?
59	Where's the restroom ?	화장실 어디에요 ?	Hwa-jang-shil eodieyo ?
60	I can't speak Korean well.	한국어 잘 못해요.	Hangukeo jal mot haeyo.
61	Please speak slowly.	천천히 말(씀)해 주세요.	Cheoncheonhi malsseumhae juseyo.
62	Do you have any rooms available ?	빈방 있습니까?	Binbang issseumnikka ?
63	I would like to make a reservation.	예약을 하고 싶어요 .	Yaeyakeul hago sipeoyo.
64	Please give English menu.	영어 메뉴를 주세요.	Yeongeo menyureul jo.
65	Do you have vegetarian dishes ?	채식 요리 있어요?	Chaesik yori isseoyo?
66	Is this spicy ? Please do not make it spicy.	이거 매워요? 맵지 않게 해주세요.	Igo maewoyo? Maepji anhge haejuseyo.
67	Please give me 1 bottle of Soju.	소주 한 병 주세요.	Soju han byeong juseyo.
68	Do you take credit cards ?	카드 되나요?	Kadeu doenayo?
69	I'll pay cash.	현금으로 할게요.	Hyeongeumeuro halkeyo.
70	I'll pay with my card.	카드로 할게요.	Kadeuro halgeyo.
71	Do you have wifi here ? What's the WiFi password ?	여기 와이파이 있어요? 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐에요/어떻게 되죠?	Yeogi waipai isseoyo? Waipai bimilbeonhoga mwoaeyo/oetteohge doejyo.
72	Please give me a receipt.	영수증을 주세요	Yeongsujeungeul Juseyo.
73	Go left.	왼쪽으로 가세요.	Oenjjokeuro gaseyo.
74	Go right.	오른쪽으로 가세요.	Oreunjjokeuro gaseyo.
75	Go straight.	앞으로 계속/쭉 가세요.	Apeuro gyesok/jjuk gaseyo. .
76	How much is the bus fare ?	버스 요금이 얼마죠?	Beoseu yogeumi eolmajyo ?
77	Where is the ATM ?	현금 인출기/ATM는 어디 있어요?	Hyeongeum inchulgineun eodi isseoyo ?
78	Where can I recharge my T Money ?	어디서 티머니를 충전할 수 있나요?	Eodiseo timeonireul chungjeonhal su innayo ?
79	How far is the bus station/airport/restaurant/subway ?	버스 정류장/공항/음식점/지하철역은 얼마나 멉니까?	Beoseu jeongryujang/ jonghang/ eumshikjeom/ jihacheolyeokeun eolmana meobnikka ?
80	Thank you. Stay well !!	감사합니다. 안녕히계세요 !!...	Gamsahabnida. Annyeonghigyaeseyo !

Also see : Tips to improve your Korean speaking skills

Even though you don't know how to make full sentences in Korean, saying a few words will still come in handy when you travel to Korea someday !!

In contrast to English the levels of formality in korean might appear complex to many; but a continuous practice can prove to be fruitful. Either learn basic Korean by yourself, or join some online courses, or if you prefer meeting some online Korean friends, do so as learning a new language is all about finding new perspectives and landing on some comfortable horizon on your exposure.

If you have suggestions or questions. Feel free to comment below.

Thank you !!

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