Korean Phrases for Travel
Every phrase in the Korean tourist deck, free to read and grouped by situation. Each row shows how to say it and what it means. Three play audio here.
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Korean for Tourists - Essential Travel Phrases
Master essential Korean vocabulary and phrases for tourists. Learn greetings, food ordering, directions, and basic conversations for your Korea travel.
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Basic Courtesies
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 아니요 | a-ni-yo | No | |
| 잠시만요 | jam-si-man-yo | Just a moment / Excuse me (to pass) | |
| 감사합니다 | gam-sa-ham-ni-da | Thank you | |
| 네 | ne | Yes / I see | |
| 괜찮아요 | gwaen-chan-a-yo | It's okay / I'm fine | |
| 천만에요 | cheon-man-e-yo | You're welcome | |
| 죄송합니다 | joe-song-ham-ni-da | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| 실례합니다 | sil-lye-ham-ni-da | Excuse me / Pardon me | |
| 잘 부탁드립니다 | jal bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da | Please take care of me |
Food & Dining
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 메뉴 | me-nyu | Menu | |
| 주세요 | ju-se-yo | Please give me | |
| 물 | mul | Water | |
| 맥주 | maek-ju | Beer | |
| 밥 | bap | Rice / Meal | |
| 고기 | go-gi | Meat | |
| 젓가락 | jeot-ga-rak | Chopsticks | |
| 포크 | po-keu | Fork | |
| 나이프 | na-i-peu | Knife | |
| 김치 | gim-chi | Kimchi | |
| 배고파요 | bae-go-pa-yo | I'm hungry | |
| 잘 먹었습니다 | jal meok-eot-seum-ni-da | I ate well (after meal) | |
| 생선 | saeng-seon | Fish | |
| 숟가락 | sut-ga-rak | Spoon | |
| 더 주세요 | deo ju-se-yo | More, please | |
| 계산서 | gye-san-seo | Bill | |
| 아침 식사 | a-chim sik-sa | Breakfast | |
| 점심 식사 | jeom-sim sik-sa | Lunch | |
| 저녁 식사 | jeo-nyeok sik-sa | Dinner | |
| 채식 | chae-sik | Vegetarian | |
| 알레르기 | al-le-reu-gi | Allergy | |
| 맛있어요 | ma-sit-eo-yo | It's delicious | |
| 매워요 | mae-wo-yo | It's spicy | |
| 잘 먹겠습니다 | jal meok-get-seum-ni-da | I will eat well (before meal) | |
| 커피 | keo-pi | Coffee | |
| 덜 맵게 | deol maep-ge | Less spicy | |
| 안 매워요 | an mae-wo-yo | It's not spicy |
Greetings
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 안녕히 가세요 | an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo | Goodbye (to person leaving) | |
| 안녕히 계세요 | an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo | Goodbye (to person staying) | |
| 만나서 반가워요 | man-na-seo ban-ga-wo-yo | Nice to meet you | |
| 여보세요 | yeo-bo-se-yo | Hello (on phone) | |
| 안녕하세요 | an-nyeong-ha-se-yo | Hello |
Shopping
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 이거 | i-geo | This one | |
| 저거 | jeo-geo | That one (far) | |
| 더 싸게 | deo ssa-ge | Cheaper | |
| 있어요? | it-eo-yo? | Do you have? / Is there? | |
| 없어요 | eop-seo-yo | I don't have / There isn't | |
| 현금 | hyeon-geum | Cash | |
| 카드 | ka-deu | Card | |
| 가게 | ga-ge | Store | |
| 옷 | ot | Clothes | |
| 기념품 | gi-nyeom-pum | Souvenir | |
| 예뻐요 | ye-ppeo-yo | It's pretty | |
| 이거 주세요 | i-geo ju-se-yo | Give me this, please | |
| 작아요 | jag-a-yo | It's small | |
| 커요 | keo-yo | It's big | |
| 현금 영수증 | hyeon-geum yeong-su-jeung | Cash receipt | |
| 세금 환급 | se-geum hwan-geup | Tax refund | |
| 탈의실 | tal-ui-sil | Fitting room | |
| 얼마예요? | eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is it? | |
| 봉투 | bong-tu | Bag | |
| 입어봐도 돼요? | i-beo-bwa-do dwae-yo? | Can I try it on? |
General Useful
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 화장실 | hwa-jang-sil | Restroom | |
| 좋아요 | jo-a-yo | I like it / It's good | |
| 싫어요 | sil-eo-yo | I don't like it | |
| 뭐예요? | mwo-ye-yo? | What is it? | |
| 사진 | sa-jin | Photo | |
| 여기 | yeo-gi | Here | |
| 저기 | jeo-gi | There (far) | |
| 입장권 | ip-jang-gwon | Admission ticket | |
| 와이파이 | wa-i-pa-i | Wi-Fi | |
| 언제 | eon-je | When | |
| 누구 | nu-gu | Who | |
| 왜 | wae | Why | |
| 어떻게 | eo-tteo-ke | How | |
| 날씨 | nal-ssi | Weather | |
| 개방 시간 | gae-bang si-gan | Opening hours | |
| 닫는 시간 | dat-neun si-gan | Closing time | |
| 무료 | mu-ryo | Free (of charge) | |
| 유료 | yu-ryo | Paid (chargeable) | |
| 충전기 | chung-jeon-gi | Charger | |
| 환전 | hwan-jeon | Currency exchange | |
| 은행 | eun-haeng | Bank | |
| 이름 | i-reum | Name | |
| 어디 | eo-di | Where | |
| 얼마나 | eol-ma-na | How much/long/many | |
| 관광 안내소 | gwan-gwang an-nae-so | Tourist information center |
Transportation & Directions
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 왼쪽 | oen-jjok | Left | |
| 오른쪽 | o-reun-jjok | Right | |
| 직진 | jik-jin | Straight | |
| 지하철역 | ji-ha-cheol-yeok | Subway station | |
| 버스 | beo-seu | Bus | |
| 표 | pyo | Ticket | |
| 호텔 | ho-tel | Hotel | |
| 이쪽으로 | i-jjok-eu-ro | This way | |
| 저쪽으로 | jeo-jjok-eu-ro | That way | |
| 여기서 | yeo-gi-seo | From here | |
| 저기서 | jeo-gi-seo | From there | |
| 정류장 | jeong-ryu-jang | Bus stop | |
| 역 | yeok | Station | |
| 출구 | chul-gu | Exit | |
| 입구 | ip-gu | Entrance | |
| 지도 | ji-do | Map | |
| 길 | gil | Road / Way | |
| 어디예요? | eo-di-ye-yo? | Where is it? | |
| 택시 | taek-si | Taxi | |
| 가주세요 | ga-ju-se-yo | Please go to | |
| 공항 | gong-hang | Airport |
Emergencies & Problems
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 경찰 | gyeong-chal | Police | |
| 병원 | byeong-won | Hospital | |
| 긴급 | gin-geup | Emergency | |
| 몰라요 | mol-la-yo | I don't know | |
| 이해 못 해요 | i-hae mot hae-yo | I don't understand | |
| 영어 가능해요? | yeong-eo ga-neung-hae-yo? | Can you speak English? | |
| 아파요 | a-pa-yo | I'm sick / It hurts | |
| 위험해요 | wi-heom-hae-yo | It's dangerous | |
| 도움 | do-um | Help | |
| 문제 | mun-je | Problem | |
| 도와주세요 | do-wa-ju-se-yo | Help me | |
| 길을 잃었어요 | gil-eul il-eot-eo-yo | I'm lost |
Numbers & Time
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 하나 | ha-na | One | |
| 둘 | dul | Two | |
| 셋 | set | Three | |
| 넷 | net | Four | |
| 다섯 | da-seot | Five | |
| 오늘 | o-neul | Today | |
| 내일 | nae-il | Tomorrow | |
| 지금 | ji-geum | Now | |
| 시간 | si-gan | Time / Hour | |
| 나중에 | na-jung-e | Later |
Hotel & Accommodation
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 방 | bang | Room | |
| 체크인 | che-keu-in | Check-in | |
| 예약 | ye-yak | Reservation | |
| 방 키 | bang ki | Room key | |
| 체크아웃 | che-keu-a-ut | Check-out |
Korean trip pack: study in this order
Start with the tourist phrases, then ordering food and BBQ, then pronunciation so people understand you.
Frequently asked questions
Which politeness level should a traveler use in Korean?
Use the polite form that ends in -yo with staff, drivers and strangers. It is polite without sounding stiff. Our Korean honorifics page shows the same phrases at each level.
Do I need to read Hangul before a trip to Korea?
No. The romanization on each card is enough to say the phrase. Hangul takes a few hours to learn, and it helps with menus and subway signs.
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