HangulyBelow are 60 of the most useful Korean travel words, each with its Hangul spelling, romanization (how to pronounce it) and a real example sentence. Tap 🔊 to hear any word spoken aloud.
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 여행 | yeohaeng | Travel | |
| 공항 | gonghang | Airport | |
| 호텔 | hotel | Hotel | |
| 지하철 | jihacheol | Subway | |
| 버스 | beoseu | Bus | |
| 택시 | taeksi | Taxi | |
| 기차 | gicha | Train | |
| 비행기 | bihaenggi | Airplane | |
| 지도 | jido | Map | |
| 표 | pyo | Ticket | |
| 어디예요? | eodiyeyo? | Where is it? | |
| 지하철역 | jihacheol yeok | Subway station | |
| 버스터미널 | beoseu teomineol | Bus terminal | |
| 공항버스 | gonghang beoseu | Airport bus | |
| 배 | bae | Ship / boat | |
| 게스트하우스 | geseuteu hauseu | Guesthouse | |
| 여권 | yeogwon | Passport | |
| 짐 | jim | Luggage | |
| 기차역 | gicha yeok | Train station | |
| 출발 | chulbal | Departure | |
| 도착 | dochak | Arrival | |
| 예약 | yeyak | Reservation / booking | |
| 비자 | bija | Visa | |
| 수하물 | suhamul | Luggage / baggage | |
| 환전 | hwanjeon | Currency exchange | |
| 체크인 | chekeu in | Check-in | |
| 체크아웃 | chekeu aut | Check-out | |
| 관광 | gwangwang | Tourism / sightseeing | |
| 길 | gil | Road / path | |
| 자전거 | jajeongeo | Bicycle | |
| 오토바이 | otobai | Motorbike | |
| 주차장 | juchajang | Car park | |
| 운전 | unjeon | Driving | |
| 면허증 | myeonheojeung | Driving licence | |
| 기름 | gireum | Petrol / fuel | |
| 세관 | segwan | Customs (border) | |
| 입국 | ipguk | Entry / immigration | |
| 출국 | chulguk | Departure (from country) | |
| 탑승권 | tapseunggwon | boarding pass | 탑승권을 출력했어요. I printed my boarding pass. |
| 캐리어 | kaerieo | suitcase | 캐리어가 너무 무거워요. The suitcase is too heavy. |
| 배낭 | baenang | backpack | 배낭여행을 갔어요. I went backpacking. |
| 환율 | hwanyul | exchange rate | 환율이 어떻게 돼요? What is the exchange rate? |
| 경유 | gyeongyu | layover/transit | 두바이를 경유했어요. I had a layover in Dubai. |
| 직항 | jikhang | direct flight | 직항으로 갔어요. I went on a direct flight. |
| 왕복 | wangbok | round trip | 왕복 티켓을 샀어요. I bought a round trip ticket. |
| 편도 | pyeondo | one way | 편도 티켓이에요. It is a one way ticket. |
| 일등석 | ildeungseok | first class | 일등석은 너무 비싸요. First class is too expensive. |
| 비즈니스석 | bijeuniseuseok | business class | 비즈니스석을 업그레이드했어요. I upgraded to business class. |
| 일반석 | ilbanseok | economy class | 일반석으로 예약했어요. I booked economy class. |
| 창가 | changga | window (seat) | 창가 자리를 원해요. I want a window seat. |
| 통로 | tongno | aisle | 통로 쪽 자리예요. It is an aisle seat. |
| 숙소 | sukso | accommodation | 숙소를 예약했어요. I booked accommodation. |
| 민박 | minbak | homestay | 민박에서 따뜻하게 지냈어요. I stayed warmly at a homestay. |
| 에어비앤비 | eoeobiaebi | Airbnb | 에어비앤비를 예약했어요. I booked an Airbnb. |
| 룸서비스 | rumseobi seu | room service | 룸서비스를 시켰어요. I ordered room service. |
| 관광지 | gwangwangji | tourist spot | 유명한 관광지를 방문했어요. I visited a famous tourist spot. |
| 안내소 | annaeso | information centre | 안내소에서 지도를 받았어요. I got a map at the information centre. |
| 나침반 | nachimban | compass | 나침반으로 방향을 찾았어요. I found direction with a compass. |
| 여행사 | yeohaengsa | travel agency | 여행사를 통해 예약했어요. I booked through a travel agency. |
| 패키지여행 | paekijieohaeng | package tour | 패키지여행을 갔어요. I went on a package tour. |
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