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.
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Thank you !!
