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Traveling to South Korea becomes much easier when you know a few basic Korean phrases. Simple greetings, polite expressions, and useful words for food, shopping, and directions can help you communicate with locals and navigate daily situations. Here are 10 Korean phrases every traveler should know.
Noted: Visited in 2010
Travel
- 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) – Hello
- 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) – Thank you
- 죄송합니다 (Joesonghamnida) – Sorry / Excuse me
- 네 / 아니요 (Ne / Aniyo) – Yes / No
- 화장실 어디에 있어요? (Hwajangsil eodie isseoyo?) – Where is the restroom?
- 이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?) – How much is this?
- 메뉴 주세요 (Menyu juseyo) – Please give me the menu
- 이거 주세요 (Igeo juseyo) – I’ll take this / Please give me this
- 맵지 않게 해주세요 (Maepji anke haejuseyo) – Please make it not spicy
- 도와주세요 (Dowajuseyo) – Please help me
Food & Restaurant
- 메뉴 주세요 (Menyu juseyo) – Please give me the menu
- 이거 주세요 (Igeo juseyo) – I’ll take this / Please give me this
- 물 주세요 (Mul juseyo) – Water please
- 맛있어요 (Masisseoyo) – It’s delicious
- 맵지 않게 해주세요 (Maepji anke haejuseyo) – Please make it not spicy
- 조금 매워요 (Jogeum maewoyo) – It’s a little spicy
- 채식 메뉴 있어요? (Chaesik menyu isseoyo?) – Do you have vegetarian food?
- 추천해 주세요 (Chucheonhae juseyo) – Please recommend something
- 포장해 주세요 (Pojanghae juseyo) – Please pack it to go
- 계산서 주세요 (Gyesanseo juseyo) – Bill please
Shopping
- 이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?) – How much is thi
- 조금 싸게 해주세요 (Jogeum ssage haejuseyo) – Please give a small discount
- 너무 비싸요 (Neomu bissayo) – Too expensive
- 다른 색 있어요? (Dareun saek isseoyo?) – Do you have another color?
- 다른 사이즈 있어요? (Dareun saijeu isseoyo?) – Do you have another size?
- 이거 볼 수 있을까요? (Igeo bol su isseulkkayo?) – Can I look at this?
- 이거 살게요 (Igeo salgeyo) – I’ll buy this
- 카드 돼요? (Kadeu dwaeyo?) – Do you accept credit cards?
- 현금만 돼요? (Hyeongeumman dwaeyo?) – Cash only?
- 영수증 주세요 (Yeongsujeung juseyo) – Please give me the receipt
Direction & Transportation
- 화장실 어디에 있어요? (Hwajangsil eodie isseoyo?) – Where is the restroom?
- 지하철역 어디에 있어요? (Jihacheol-yeok eodie isseoyo?) – Where is the subway station?
- 버스 정류장 어디에 있어요? (Beoseu jeongnyujang eodie isseoyo?) – Where is the bus stop?
- 이곳에 어떻게 가요? (Igose eotteoke gayo?) – How do I get here?
- 여기로 가 주세요 (Yeogiro ga juseyo) – Please take me here
- 얼마나 걸려요? (Eolmana geollyeoyo?) – How long does it take?
- 여기서 내려 주세요 (Yeogiseo naeryeo juseyo) – Please drop me off here
- 표 어디에서 사요? (Pyo eodieseo sayo?) – Where can I buy a ticket?
- 길을 잃었어요 (Gireul ilheosseoyo) – I’m lost
- 지도 있어요? (Jido isseoyo?) – Do you have a map?
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