Confirming the Place: 'Where should we meet?'

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TL;DR 🦄

📍 어디서 만날까요? [eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo?] — "Where should we meet?"

🚪 입구에서 만나요 [ip-gu-e-seo man-na-yo] — "Let's meet at the entrance"

🚉 역 앞에서 봐요 [yeok a-pe-seo bwa-yo] — "See you in front of the station"

📲 위치 보낼게요 [wi-chi bo-nael-ge-yo] — "I'll send you the location"

🔍 찾기 쉬워요? [chat-gi swi-wo-yo?] — "Is it easy to find?"

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🎧 Iru Helper Note — Practice meeting-spot phrases at the Korean Helper Widgets — essential before any meetup! 📍

🌈 The Big Picture

어디서 만날까요? [eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo?] ("where should we meet?") is the key question for setting a meeting spot. Korean meeting points are usually landmarks: 정문 (main gate), 입구 (entrance), 역 앞 (in front of the station), or N번 출구 (exit number N of a subway station). 📍

🎭 Landmark Vocabulary

Subway exits are a huge part of meeting in Korea:

2번 출구 [i-beon chul-gu] — "exit 2" 🚪

정문 앞 [jeong-mun ap] — "in front of the main gate" 🏛️

역 앞 [yeok ap] — "in front of the station" 🚉

건물 1층 [geon-mul il-cheung] — "1st floor of the building" 🏢

바로 앞 [ba-ro ap] — "right in front" ➡️

🧳 Essential Phrase Kit

어디서 만날까요? [eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo?] — where should we meet? 📍

2번 출구에서 만나요 [i-beon chul-gu-e-seo man-na-yo] — let's meet at exit 2 🚪

역 앞에서 봐요 [yeok a-pe-seo bwa-yo] — see you in front of the station 🚉

위치 보낼게요 [wi-chi bo-nael-ge-yo] — I'll send you the location 📲

찾기 쉬워요 [chat-gi swi-wo-yo] — it's easy to find 🔍

정문 앞에서 기다릴게요 [jeong-mun a-pe-seo gi-da-ril-ge-yo] — I'll wait in front of the main gate 🏛️

건물 1층 카페예요 [geon-mul il-cheung ka-pe-ye-yo] — it's the cafe on the 1st floor 🏢

도착하면 연락할게요 [do-cha-ka-myeon yeol-lak-hal-ge-yo] — I'll contact you when I arrive 📩

거기 어떻게 가요? [geo-gi eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?] — how do I get there? 🗺️

근처에 있어요 [geun-cheo-e i-sseo-yo] — it's nearby 📌

🛠️ Putting It Together

A: 그럼 어디서 만날까요? B: 강남역 2번 출구 어때요? [A: geu-reom eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo? B: gang-nam-yeok i-beon chul-gu eo-ttae-yo?]

A: "So where should we meet?" B: "How about exit 2 of Gangnam station?" 🚉 — exit numbers are the default meeting reference near subway stations.

A: 거기 처음 가는데 찾기 쉬워요? B: 네, 출구로 나오면 바로 보여요. [A: geo-gi cheo-eum ga-neun-de chat-gi swi-wo-yo? B: ne, chul-gu-ro na-o-myeon ba-ro bo-yeo-yo.]

A: "It's my first time going there, is it easy to find?" B: "Yes, you'll see it right away when you come out of the exit." 🔍 — 바로 보여요 = "it's visible right away."

A: 위치 보내 줄게요. 도착하면 연락해요. B: 네, 도착하면 전화할게요. [A: wi-chi bo-nae jul-ge-yo. do-cha-ka-myeon yeol-lak-hae-yo. B: ne, do-cha-ka-myeon jeo-nwa-hal-ge-yo.]

A: "I'll send you the location. Contact me when you arrive." B: "Okay, I'll call when I arrive." 📲 — 위치 보내 줄게요 is common with map app links.

🗣️ Speaking Practice: Mini Dialogue

Read both roles out loud, then switch roles!

민수: 지은 씨, 토요일에 어디서 만날까요?

[Minsu: ji-eun ssi, to-yo-i-re eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo?]

Minsu: "Jieun, where should we meet on Saturday?"

지은: 홍대입구역 9번 출구 어때요? 거기서 영화관이 가까워요.

[Jieun: hong-dae-ip-gu-yeok gu-beon chul-gu eo-ttae-yo? geo-gi-seo yeong-hwa-gwa-ni ga-kka-wo-yo.]

Jieun: "How about exit 9 of Hongik Univ. station? The movie theater is close from there."

민수: 좋아요. 거기 처음 가는데 찾기 쉬워요?

[Minsu: jo-a-yo. geo-gi cheo-eum ga-neun-de chat-gi swi-wo-yo?]

Minsu: "Sounds good. It's my first time there, is it easy to find?"

지은: 네, 출구로 나오면 바로 보여요. 그래도 위치 보내 줄게요.

[Jieun: ne, chul-gu-ro na-o-myeon ba-ro bo-yeo-yo. geu-rae-do wi-chi bo-nae jul-ge-yo.]

Jieun: "Yes, you'll see it right away from the exit. But I'll send you the location anyway."

민수: 고마워요. 도착하면 연락할게요.

[Minsu: go-ma-wo-yo. do-cha-ka-myeon yeol-lak-hal-ge-yo.]

Minsu: "Thanks. I'll contact you when I arrive."

지은: 네, 그때 봐요!

[Jieun: ne, geu-ttae bwa-yo!]

Jieun: "Okay, see you then!"

🧭 Speaking Tip

Sending a pin or screenshot from a map app is extremely common in Korea — 위치 보낼게요 ("I'll send the location") often follows a verbal meeting spot just to be safe. Subway exit numbers (번 출구) are the most reliable landmarks since stations can have 10+ exits! 📍

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

❌ Giving only a station name without an exit number → ✅ Always specify: 2번 출구 ("exit 2") — stations are huge!

❌ Saying 앞에 alone without a landmark → ✅ Pair it with a noun: 역 앞, 정문 앞, 카페 앞.

❌ Assuming the other person knows the way → ✅ Ask 찾기 쉬워요? or offer 위치 보낼게요.

❌ Forgetting to confirm arrival → ✅ 도착하면 연락할게요 closes the loop.

You're ready to set up the perfect meeting spot — 만나요! 📍✨

Try this exercise

Instructions: Choose the best phrase or answer for each situation.

1. Translate: "Where should we meet?" ＿＿＿＿

Answer

어디서 만날까요? [eo-di-seo man-nal-kka-yo?]

2. Translate: "Let's meet at exit 2." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

2번 출구에서 만나요 [i-beon chul-gu-e-seo man-na-yo]

3. Fill in: 역 ＿＿＿＿에서 봐요. ("See you in front of the station.")

Answer

앞 [ap]

4. Translate: "I'll send you the location." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

위치 보낼게요 [wi-chi bo-nael-ge-yo]

5. True or False: 찾기 쉬워요? means "is it easy to find?"

Answer

True

6. Translate: "In front of the main gate" ＿＿＿＿

Answer

정문 앞 [jeong-mun ap]

7. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿하면 연락할게요. ("I'll contact you when I arrive.")

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도착 [do-chak]

8. Translate: "How do I get there?" ＿＿＿＿

Answer

거기 어떻게 가요? [geo-gi eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?]

9. True or False: 근처 means "nearby."

Answer

True

10. Practice saying this out loud: 강남역 2번 출구에서 만나요. 도착하면 연락할게요. [gang-nam-yeok i-beon chul-gu-e-seo man-na-yo. do-cha-ka-myeon yeol-lak-hal-ge-yo.]

Answer

"Let's meet at exit 2 of Gangnam station. I'll contact you when I arrive." → A clear meeting plan!

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Vocabulary Box

만나다 [man-na-da] → meet

출구 [chul-gu] → exit

입구 [ip-gu] → entrance

정문 [jeong-mun] → main gate

역 [yeok] → station

위치 [wi-chi] → location

찾다 [chat-da] → find

도착하다 [do-cha-ka-da] → arrive

근처 [geun-cheo] → nearby

건물 [geon-mul] → building

Pitfalls 💡

always give exit number

앞 needs a landmark noun

send location as backup

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🎯 Practice Hub — Confirming the Place (어디서 만날까요?)

안녕하세요! [an-nyeong-ha-se-yo] Let's nail down those meeting spots! 📍✨

🔊 Audio reminder: Use the Korean Helper Widgets to hear any phrase.

Exercise 1 — Setting the Spot 📍

A. Translate: "Let's meet in front of the cafe." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

카페 앞에서 만나요 [ka-pe a-pe-seo man-na-yo]

B. Translate: "Where is it easiest to meet?" ＿＿＿＿

Answer

어디가 만나기 편해요? [eo-di-ga man-na-gi pyeon-hae-yo?]

C. Fill in: 3번 ＿＿＿＿로 나오세요. ("Come out through exit 3.")

Answer

출구 [chul-gu]

D. True or False: 편하다 can mean "convenient."

Answer

True

E. Translate: "It's the building right next to the station." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

역 바로 옆에 있는 건물이에요 [yeok ba-ro yeo-pe i-sseu-neun geon-mu-ri-e-yo]

F. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿ 옆에 있어요. ("It's right next to it.")

Answer

바로 [ba-ro]

G. True or False: 옆 means "side/next to."

Answer

True

H. Translate: "I'll wait at the entrance." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

입구에서 기다릴게요 [ip-gu-e-seo gi-da-ril-ge-yo]

I. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿ 1층 카페예요. ("It's the cafe on the building's 1st floor.")

Answer

건물 [geon-mul]

J. Practice saying this out loud: 홍대입구역 9번 출구에서 만나요. 출구로 나오면 카페가 바로 보여요. [hong-dae-ip-gu-yeok gu-beon chul-gu-e-seo man-na-yo. chul-gu-ro na-o-myeon ka-pe-ga ba-ro bo-yeo-yo.]

Answer

"Let's meet at exit 9 of Hongik Univ. station. The cafe is visible right when you come out of the exit." → Specific and clear!

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Quick Reference:

N번 출구 = exit N

앞/옆/근처 = front/next to/nearby

바로 보여요 = visible right away

Exercise 2 — Giving Directions 🗺️

A. Translate: "How do I get there from here?" ＿＿＿＿

Answer

여기서 거기까지 어떻게 가요? [yeo-gi-seo geo-gi-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-yo?]

B. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿ 쪽으로 가세요. ("Go that way / in that direction.")

Answer

이쪽/저쪽 [i-jjok/jeo-jjok]

C. True or False: 쪽 means "direction/side."

Answer

True

D. Translate: "Walk straight for 5 minutes." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

직진으로 5분 걸어가세요 [jik-ji-neu-ro o-bun geo-reo-ga-se-yo]

E. Fill in: 횡단보도를 건너서 ＿＿＿＿ 도세요. ("Cross the crosswalk and turn left.")

Answer

왼쪽으로 [oen-jjo-geu-ro]

F. True or False: 횡단보도 means "crosswalk."

Answer

True

G. Translate: "It's on the right, you can't miss it." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

오른쪽에 있어요, 못 보고 지나칠 수 없어요 [o-reun-jjo-ge i-sseo-yo, mot bo-go ji-na-chil su eop-seo-yo]

H. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿로 가면 더 빨라요. ("Going this way is faster.")

Answer

이쪽 [i-jjok]

I. True or False: 빠르다 means "fast."

Answer

True

J. Practice saying this out loud: 역에서 나오면 직진으로 5분 걸어오세요. 그러면 왼쪽에 카페가 보여요. [yeo-ge-seo na-o-myeon jik-ji-neu-ro o-bun geo-reo-o-se-yo. geu-reo-myeon oen-jjo-ge ka-pe-ga bo-yeo-yo.]

Answer

"When you come out of the station, walk straight for 5 minutes. Then you'll see the cafe on the left." → Helpful directions!

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Quick Reference:

이쪽/저쪽/왼쪽/오른쪽

직진 = straight ahead

횡단보도를 건너다 = cross the crosswalk

Exercise 3 — Full Meetup Conversations 🗣️

A. Suggest meeting at the main gate of a university. ＿＿＿＿

Answer

학교 정문 앞에서 만날까요? [hak-gyo jeong-mun a-pe-seo man-nal-kka-yo?]

B. Fill in: 처음 가는 거라 ＿＿＿＿ 좀 알려 주세요. ("It's my first time going, so please give me some directions.")

Answer

길을 [gi-reul]

C. True or False: 길을 알려 주다 means "to give directions."

Answer

True

D. Translate: "I'll send you a map link now." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

지금 지도 링크 보내 줄게요 [ji-geum ji-do ling-keu bo-nae jul-ge-yo]

E. You're lost. Ask where you are compared to the meeting spot. ＿＿＿＿

Answer

저 길을 잃은 것 같아요. 거기서 제가 얼마나 멀어요? [jeo gi-reul i-reun geot ga-ta-yo. geo-gi-seo je-ga eol-ma-na meo-reo-yo?]

F. True or False: 길을 잃다 means "to get lost."

Answer

True

G. Translate: "Stay where you are, I'll come to you." ＿＿＿＿

Answer

그 자리에 계세요, 제가 갈게요 [geu ja-ri-e gye-se-yo, je-ga gal-ge-yo]

H. Fill in: ＿＿＿＿ 있는 곳 사진 좀 보내 주세요. ("Please send me a photo of where you are.")

Answer

지금 [ji-geum]

I. True or False: 곳 means "place/spot."

Answer

True

J. Practice saying this out loud: 길을 잃은 것 같아요. 지금 있는 곳 사진 보내 줄게요. 거기서 제가 어디로 가야 돼요? [gi-reul i-reun geot ga-ta-yo. ji-geum it-neun got sa-jin bo-nae jul-ge-yo. geo-gi-seo je-ga eo-di-ro ga-ya dwae-yo?]

Answer

"I think I'm lost. I'll send a photo of where I am now. Where should I go from there?" → Practical for real meetups!

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Everyday Cheat Sheet:

길을 알려 주다/잃다

지도 링크 보내 줄게요

그 자리에 계세요

🎉 잘했어요! [jal-haess-eo-yo] Now you can confirm meeting spots and give directions in Korean — 화이팅! 📍✨