Top 20 Korean Phrases for Travelers – Easy Korean for Foreigners

Must-Know Korean Phrases for Your Trip! Simple and Useful Expressions for Foreigners

Must-Know Korean Phrases for Your Trip! Simple and Useful Expressions for Foreigners

These essential Korean phrases will help you navigate your travels smoothly. Whether greeting locals or asking for directions, these simple expressions make your trip easier and more enjoyable!


Greetings and Basics – Essential Phrases for First Impressions

Greetings and Basics – Essential Phrases for First Impressions

1. μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš” (Annyeonghaseyo) – Hello
2. κ°μ‚¬ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Gamsahamnida) – Thank you
3. μ£„μ†‘ν•©λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Joesonghamnida) – Sorry
4. λ„€ / μ•„λ‹ˆμš” (Ne / Aniyo) – Yes / No
5. μ €λŠ” μ™Έκ΅­μΈμž…λ‹ˆλ‹€ (Jeoneun oeguginimnida) – I am a foreigner

Mastering greetings is the first step to making a good impression! 😊


Finding Your Way – Asking for Directions

Finding Your Way – Asking for Directions

6. 이곳은 μ–΄λ””μΈκ°€μš”? (Igos-eun eodi-ingayo?) – Where is this place?
7. μ§€ν•˜μ² μ—­μ΄ 어디에 μžˆλ‚˜μš”? (Jihacheolyeog-i eodie innayo?) – Where is the subway station?
8. 이곳으둜 κ°€λ €λ©΄ μ–΄λ–»κ²Œ ν•΄μ•Ό ν•˜λ‚˜μš”? (Igos-euro garyeomyeon eotteohge haeya hanayo?) – How can I get here?
9. 였λ₯Έμͺ½ / μ™Όμͺ½ (Oreunjjok / Oenjjok) – Right / Left

These phrases are lifesavers when you’re lost! πŸ—ΊοΈ


Public Transportation – Subway and Bus Essentials

Public Transportation – Subway and Bus Essentials

10. 이 λ²„μŠ€λŠ” μ–΄λ””λ‘œ κ°€λ‚˜μš”? (I beoseu-neun eodilo ganayo?) – Where does this bus go?
11. λͺ‡ 번 μΆœκ΅¬μΈκ°€μš”? (Myeot beon chulgu-ingayo?) – Which exit number is it?
12. λ‹€μŒ 역은 μ–΄λ””μΈκ°€μš”? (Daeum yeog-eun eodi-ingayo?) – What is the next station?

Navigate Korea’s public transportation smoothly with these phrases! 🚎


Ordering Food – How to Order Like a Local

Ordering Food – How to Order Like a Local

13. λ©”λ‰΄νŒ μ£Όμ„Έμš” (Menupan juseyo) – Please give me the menu
14. 이것 ν•˜λ‚˜ μ£Όμ„Έμš” (Igeos hana juseyo) – One of this, please
15. μΆ”μ²œ 메뉴가 μžˆλ‚˜μš”? (Chucheon menyuga innayo?) – Do you have a recommended menu?

Enjoy dining out with these simple Korean phrases! 🍽️


Shopping Made Simple – Bargaining and Payment Phrases

Shopping Made Simple – Bargaining and Payment Phrases

16. 이거 μ–Όλ§ˆμ˜ˆμš”? (Igeo eolmayeyo?) – How much is this?
17. ν• μΈλΌμš”? (Harindwaeyo?) – Is there a discount?
18. μΉ΄λ“œ λΌμš”? (Kadeu dwaeyo?) – Do you accept credit cards?

Make shopping easier with these useful phrases! πŸ›οΈ


Emergency Situations – Asking for Help

Emergency Situations – Asking for Help

19. λ„μ™€μ£Όμ„Έμš”! (Dowajuseyo!) – Help!
20. κ²½μ°°μ„œ / 병원이 μ–΄λ””μ˜ˆμš”? (Gyeongchalseo / Byeongwon-i eodieyo?) – Where is the police station / hospital?

Stay prepared for unexpected situations with these crucial phrases! 🚨


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