Korean for Tourists - Essential Travel Phrases

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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

Thank you

감사합니다

Pronunciation

gam-sa-ham-ni-da

What you'll learn

Master essential Korean greetings.
Order food confidently in Korea.
Ask for clear directions.
Navigate daily travel situations.

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Basic Courtesies · 9

감사합니다/ gam-sa-ham-ni-da /: Thank you
네/ ne /: Yes / I see
아니요/ a-ni-yo /: No
괜찮아요/ gwaen-chan-a-yo /: It's okay / I'm fine
천만에요/ cheon-man-e-yo /: You're welcome
잠시만요/ jam-si-man-yo /: Just a moment / Excuse me (to pass)
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 · 27

주세요/ ju-se-yo /: Please give me
물/ mul /: Water
메뉴/ me-nyu /: Menu
계산서/ gye-san-seo /: Bill
맥주/ maek-ju /: Beer
밥/ bap /: Rice / Meal
고기/ go-gi /: Meat
생선/ saeng-seon /: Fish
숟가락/ sut-ga-rak /: Spoon
젓가락/ jeot-ga-rak /: Chopsticks
포크/ po-keu /: Fork
나이프/ na-i-peu /: Knife
김치/ gim-chi /: Kimchi
더 주세요/ deo ju-se-yo /: More, please
배고파요/ bae-go-pa-yo /: I'm hungry
잘 먹었습니다/ jal meok-eot-seum-ni-da /: I ate well (after meal)
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 · 5

안녕히 계세요/ an-nyeong-hi gye-se-yo /: Goodbye (to person staying)
안녕히 가세요/ an-nyeong-hi ga-se-yo /: Goodbye (to person leaving)
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 · 20

이거 주세요/ i-geo ju-se-yo /: Give me this, please
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
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 · 25

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)
이름/ i-reum /: Name
언제/ eon-je /: When
누구/ nu-gu /: Who
왜/ wae /: Why
어떻게/ eo-tteo-ke /: How
날씨/ nal-ssi /: Weather
입장권/ ip-jang-gwon /: Admission ticket
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)
와이파이/ wa-i-pa-i /: Wi-Fi
충전기/ chung-jeon-gi /: Charger
환전/ hwan-jeon /: Currency exchange
은행/ eun-haeng /: Bank
얼마나/ eol-ma-na /: How much/long/many
어디/ eo-di /: Where
관광 안내소/ gwan-gwang an-nae-so /: Tourist information center

Transportation & Directions · 21

왼쪽/ oen-jjok /: Left
오른쪽/ o-reun-jjok /: Right
직진/ jik-jin /: Straight
지하철역/ ji-ha-cheol-yeok /: Subway station
버스/ beo-seu /: Bus
호텔/ ho-tel /: Hotel
표/ pyo /: Ticket
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 · 12

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 · 10

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 · 5

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why should I learn essential Korean phrases for my trip?

Learning basic Korean phrases like 'hello,' 'thank you,' and 'excuse me' significantly enhances your travel experience in Korea. It shows respect for the local culture, helps you navigate daily situations more smoothly, and can lead to more authentic interactions with locals.

How effective are flashcards for learning Korean travel phrases?

Flashcards are highly effective for memorizing essential Korean vocabulary and phrases, especially when combined with spaced repetition. Our flashcards focus on practical, high-frequency words and expressions specifically useful for tourists, making your learning efficient and targeted for your Korea trip.

What specific situations will these Korean flashcards help me with?

This set focuses on crucial phrases for various travel scenarios. You'll learn how to greet people, order food at restaurants, ask for directions to landmarks, shop, use public transport, and handle basic emergencies, ensuring you're prepared for common interactions during your Korean adventure.

Do I need prior Korean knowledge to use these flashcards?

No prior Korean knowledge is required! This flashcard set is specifically designed for beginners and tourists. We focus on essential, practical phrases that you can immediately use, providing both the Korean script (Hangul) and romanization to ease your learning journey for your trip to Korea.