Korean Dictionary
How to say “Traffic Jam” in Korean
교통 체증
gyotong chejjeung
IntermediateTransportation
Usage & Context
교통 체증 is a daily reality for drivers in major Korean cities especially Seoul during morning and evening rush hours. The Korean expressway between Seoul and Busan (경부고속도로) is notorious for extreme 교통 체증 on national holidays. Korean drivers use navigation apps like Kakao Navi and Naver Map to avoid 교통 체증.
Example Sentence
교통 체증 때문에 한 시간이나 늦었어요.
I was an hour late because of a traffic jam.
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