TL;DR
- [gyo-tong] means transportation/traffic.
- [ji-ha-cheol] means subway.
- [taek-si] means taxi.
🎧 Iru Helper Note — Use Korean Helper Widgets for transportation words so station signs feel less cryptic.
🌈 The Big Picture
Transportation Korean is about knowing the vehicle, asking where it is, and confirming where it goes.
🧳 Essential Phrase Kit
- [gyo-tong] — transportation/traffic
- [ji-ha-cheol] — subway
- [beo-seu] — bus
- [taek-si] — taxi
- [gi-cha] — train
- [yeok] — station
- [jeong-nyu-jang] — stop
- [gyo-tong-ka-deu] — transportation card
🛠️ Use It Fast
- [ji-ha-cheol-lyeok eo-di-ye-yo] — Where is the subway station?
- [beo-seu jeong-nyu-jang eo-di-ye-yo] — Where is the bus stop?
- [taek-si ta-go si-peo-yo] — I want to take a taxi.
- [i-geo eo-di ga-yo] — Where does this go?
🧭 Travel Tip
Use map apps for route planning, but use Korean phrases to confirm stops, stations, and vehicles when you’re unsure.
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- ❌ Mixing up [yeok] and [jeong-nyu-jang] → ✅ station vs stop.
- ❌ Boarding without confirming → ✅ ask [i-geo eo-di ga-yo].
You can now recognize the main ways to move around Korea. 🚇