4.11. Basic Korean Vocabulary: Transportation

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Welcome to Chapter 4.11 of our Basic Korean eBook course, where we will learn basic Korean vocabulary related to transportation. Learning about transportation vocabulary is essential as it will make getting around Korea easier, whether you are a tourist or someone planning to live in the country. Let's get started!

Public Transport

In Korea, public transportation is very efficient and widely used. Here are some words you might find useful:

  • 버스 (beoseu) - bus
  • 지하철 (jihacheol) - subway
  • 기차 (gicha) - train
  • 택시 (taeksi) - taxi
  • 비행기 (bihaeng-gi) - plane

Types of Vehicles

Whether you are moving around in your own vehicle or simply describing what you see on the street, these words will come in handy:

  • 자동차 (jadongcha) - car
  • 자전거 (jajeongeo) - bicycle
  • 오토바이 (otobai) - motorcycle
  • 트럭 (teureok) - truck
  • 버스 (beoseu) - bus

Transport Locations

When you're moving around town, you may need to know where to pick up or drop off a vehicle. Here are some words that might help:

  • 버스 정류장 (beoseu jeongnyujang) - bus stop
  • 기차역 (gichayeok) - train station
  • 지하철 역 (jihacheol yeok) - subway station
  • 공항 (gonghang) - airport
  • 택시 승강장 (taeksi seunggangjang) - taxi stand

Management Terms

When getting around, it's helpful to know some basic directions in Korean. Here are some words and phrases you can use:

  • 오른쪽 (oreunjjok) - right
  • 왼쪽 (oenjjok) - left
  • 직진 (jikjin) - forward
  • 돌아가다 (doragada) - go back
  • 회전하다 (hoejeonhada) - turn

We hope this chapter has been helpful for you to learn basic Korean transport vocabulary. Remember, practice is the key to becoming fluent in any language, so try to use these words in your everyday life. In the next chapter, we'll learn about food vocabulary in Korean. Until then, keep studying and good luck!

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