Korean Transportation Words & Phrases

Korea's public transportation system is world-class, and knowing the vocabulary makes getting around effortless. From Seoul's extensive subway network to KTX bullet trains, these terms help you buy tickets, ask for directions, and navigate Korea's efficient transit systems with confidence.

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KTX

keiteieksseu

KTX (High-Speed Train)

Beginner

지하철역

jihacheolyeok

Subway Station

Beginner

비행기

bihaenggi

Airplane

Beginner

항공편

hanggongpyeon

Flight

Intermediate

탑승권

tapseunggwon

Boarding Pass

Intermediate

자동차

jadongcha

Car

Beginner

운전면허증

unjeon myeonheojeung

Driver's License

Intermediate

교통 체증

gyotong chejjeung

Traffic Jam

Intermediate

주차장

juchajang

Parking Lot

Beginner

주유소

juyuso

Gas Station

Beginner

통행료

tonghaengnyo

Toll Gate

Intermediate

고속도로

gosokdoro

Expressway

Intermediate

횡단보도

hoengdan bodo

Crosswalk

Beginner

신호등

sinhodeung

Traffic Light

Beginner

인도

indo

Sidewalk

Beginner

자전거

jajeongeo

Bicycle

Beginner

오토바이

otobai

Scooter

Beginner

일방통행

ilbang tonghaeng

One-Way Street

Intermediate

제한속도

jehan sokdo

Speed Limit

Intermediate

안전벨트

anjeon belteu

Seatbelt

Beginner

음주운전

eumju unjeon

Drunk Driving

Intermediate

대리운전

daeri unjeon

Designated Driver Service

Intermediate

내비게이션

naebigeyisyon

GPS Navigation

Beginner

카풀

kapul

Ride-Sharing

Intermediate

시외버스

sioe beoseu

Intercity Bus

Intermediate

고속버스

gosok beoseu

Express Bus

Beginner

카카오택시

kakao taeksi

Taxi App

Beginner

출발

chulbal

Departure

Beginner

도착

dochak

Arrival

Beginner

버스 정류장

beoseu jeongnyujang

Bus Stop

Beginner

방향

banghyang

Direction

Beginner

좌회전

jwahoejon

Turn Left

Beginner

직진

jikjin

Go Straight

Beginner

유턴

yuteon

U-Turn

Beginner

지하 주차장

jiha juchajang

Underground Parking

Intermediate

트램

teulaem

Tram

Intermediate

모노레일

monoreil

Monorail

Intermediate

출퇴근 시간

chul toegeun sigan

Rush Hour

Intermediate

공항철도

gonghang cheoldo

Airport Railroad

Intermediate

물품보관소

mulpum bogwanso

Luggage Storage

Intermediate

택시 요금

taeksi yogeum

Taxi Fare

Beginner

지하철 노선도

jihacheol nosondo

Subway Map

Beginner

버스카드

beoseu kadeу

Bus Card

Beginner

보행자 전용 구역

bohaengja jeonyong guyeok

Pedestrian Zone

Intermediate

육교

yukgyo

Overpass

Beginner

터널

teonel

Tunnel

Beginner

도로

doro

Road

Beginner

교차로

gyocharo

Intersection

Intermediate

회전교차로

hoejon gyocharo

Roundabout

Advanced

연석

yeonseok

Curb

Advanced

승객

seunggaek

Passenger

Beginner

운전기사

unjeon gisa

Driver

Beginner

교통 표지판

gyotong pyojipan

Traffic Sign

Intermediate

교통 요금

gyotong yogeum

Transportation Fare

Intermediate

오토바이 헬멧

otobai helmet

Motorcycle Helmet

Beginner

자전거 도로

jajeongeo doro

Bicycle Lane

Beginner

자동차 보험

jadongcha boheom

Car Insurance

Intermediate

교통 벌금

gyotong beolgeum

Traffic Fine

Intermediate

차량 등록

charyang deungnok

Vehicle Registration

Advanced

번호판

beonhopan

License Plate

Intermediate

견인차

gyeonincha

Tow Truck

Intermediate

차량 고장

charyang gojang

Car Breakdown

Intermediate

보행자

bohaengja

Pedestrian

Intermediate

연료

yeollyo

Fuel

Beginner

엔진

enjin

Engine

Intermediate

타이어

taio

Tire

Beginner

펑크

peongkeu

Flat Tire

Beginner

핸들

haendeul

Steering Wheel

Beginner

가속 페달

gasok pedal

Accelerator

Intermediate

브레이크

beureikeu

Brake

Beginner

트렁크

teurongkeu

Car Trunk

Beginner

앞유리

ap yuri

Windshield

Intermediate

사이드 미러

saideu mireo

Side Mirror

Intermediate

전조등

jeonjo deung

Headlights

Intermediate

방향지시등

banghyang jisi deung

Turn Signal / Blinker

Intermediate

경적

gyeongjeok

Car Horn

Beginner

계기판

gyegipan

Dashboard

Intermediate

오일 교환

oil gyohwan

Oil Change

Intermediate

세차

secha

Car Wash

Beginner

주차 금지

jucha geunji

No Parking

Beginner

좌석

jwaseok

Seat

Beginner

노약자석

noyakjaseok

Priority Seat

Intermediate

환승 할인

hwanseung halin

Transfer Discount

Intermediate

막차

makcha

Last Train

Beginner

정기권

jeonggigwon

Monthly Transit Pass

Intermediate

분실물 센터

bunsil mul senteo

Lost and Found

Intermediate

셔틀버스

syeoteul beoseu

Shuttle Bus

Beginner

다인승 차로

dainsng charo

Carpool Lane

Advanced

주행 거리

juhaeng geori

Mileage

Intermediate

항공편 지연

hanggongpyeon jiyeon

Flight Delay

Intermediate

세관

segwan

Customs

Intermediate

출입국

churip guk

Immigration

Intermediate

휴게소

hyugeso

Highway Rest Stop

Beginner

급행열차

geuphaeng yeolcha

Express Train

Intermediate

탑승구

tapseunggu

Departure Gate

Intermediate

선반

seonban

Overhead Luggage Rack

Beginner

심야버스

simya beoseu

Night Bus

Intermediate

지하철 노선

jihacheol noseon

Subway Line

Beginner

교통 정보

gyotong jeongbo

Traffic Report

Beginner

왕복표

wangbok pyo

Return Ticket

Beginner

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