Korean Travel Phrases

Your quick reference for essential Korean phrases while traveling.

Essential Greetings

안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo): Hello / Hi (polite)

안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo): Goodbye (to someone leaving)

안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo): Goodbye (to someone staying)

감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida): Thank you (formal)

고맙습니다 (Gomapseumnida): Thank you

죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida): I’m sorry (formal)

미안합니다 (Mianhamnida): Sorry

만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida): Nice to meet you

Basic Phrases for Travel

___ 어디예요? (___ Eodiyeyo?): Where is ___?

이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?): How much is this?

주세요 (Juseyo): Please give me

이해하지 못했어요 (Ihaehaji mothaesseoyo): I don’t understand

영어 하세요? (Yeongeo haseyo?): Do you speak English?

한국말 못해요 (Hangukmal mothaeyo): I don’t speak Korean

괜찮아요 (Gwaenchanayo): It’s okay / I’m okay

도와주세요 (Dowajuseyo): Please help me

천천히 말해 주세요 (Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo): Please speak slowly

사진 찍어주세요 (Sajin jjigeojuseyo): Please take a photo for me

Directions and Transportation

이쪽 (Ijjok): This way

저쪽 (Jeojjok): That way

오른쪽 (Oreunjjok): Right

왼쪽 (Oenjjok): Left

정류장 (Jeongnyujang): Bus stop

지하철역 어디예요? (Jihacheolyeok eodiyeyo?): Where is the subway station?

카드 돼요? (Kadeu dwaeyo?): Do you take cards?

At Restaurants and Shops

추천해 주세요 (Chucheonhae juseyo): Please recommend something

맛있어요 (Masisseoyo): It’s delicious

맵지 않게 해 주세요 (Maepji anke hae juseyo): Please make it not spicy

계산서 주세요 (Gyesanseo juseyo): The check, please

포장해 주세요 (Pojanghae juseyo): Can I get this to-go?

Emergencies

도와주세요! (Dowajuseyo!): Help!

경찰서 어디예요? (Gyeongchalseo eodiyeyo?): Where is the police station?

병원 어디예요? (Byeongwon eodiyeyo?): Where is the hospital?

여기 아파요 (Yeogi apayo): I feel pain here

약국 어디예요? (Yakguk eodiyeyo?): Where is the pharmacy?

Numbers (1-10)

1: 하나 (Hana)

2: 둘 (Dul)

3: 셋 (Set)

4: 넷 (Net)

5: 다섯 (Daseot)

6: 여섯 (Yeoseot)

7: 일곱 (Ilgop)

8: 여덟 (Yeodeol)

9: 아홉 (Ahop)

10: 열 (Yeol)