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Travel & Transport in Korean · TOPIK 3

70 Korean words and phrases for travel & transport, at TOPIK 3 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

  1. 숙소 sukso
    accommodation, lodging

    여행 전에 숙소를 미리 정했어요.

    I decided on accommodation before the trip.

  2. 여권 yeogwon
    passport

    여권을 꼭 챙기세요.

    Be sure to bring your passport.

  3. 환전하다 hwanjeonhada
    to exchange money

    은행에서 달러를 환전했어요.

    I exchanged dollars at the bank.

  4. 관광지 gwangwangji
    tourist attraction

    이곳은 유명한 관광지예요.

    This is a famous tourist attraction.

  5. 일정 iljeong
    schedule, itinerary

    내일 일정을 확인해 보세요.

    Check tomorrow's schedule.

  6. 놓치다 notchida
    to miss (a train, a chance)

    늦게 일어나서 기차를 놓쳤어요.

    I got up late and missed the train.

  7. 체크인 chekeuin
    check-in

    체크인은 오후 세 시부터예요.

    Check-in is from 3 p.m.

  8. 체크아웃 chekeuaut
    check-out

    체크아웃 시간이 몇 시예요?

    What time is check-out?

  9. 열차 yeolcha
    train (formal)

    열차가 곧 도착합니다.

    The train will arrive soon.

  10. 목적지 mokjeokji
    destination

    목적지까지 얼마나 걸려요?

    How long does it take to the destination?

  11. 출구 chulgu
    exit

    삼 번 출구에서 만나요.

    Let's meet at exit 3.

  12. 기념품 ginyeompum
    souvenir

    친구에게 줄 기념품을 샀어요.

    I bought souvenirs for my friends.

  13. 예매하다 yemaehada
    to book (tickets) in advance

    기차표를 미리 예매했어요.

    I booked train tickets in advance.

  14. 막차 makcha
    last train/bus

    막차를 타려면 서둘러야 해요.

    We must hurry to catch the last train.

  15. 여권을 잃어버려서 대사관에 갔어요. yeogwoneul ireobeoryeoseo daesagwane gasseoyo
    I lost my passport, so I went to the embassy.
  16. 환전은 어디에서 할 수 있어요? hwanjeoneun eodieseo hal su isseoyo
    Where can I exchange money?
  17. 기차를 놓치면 다음 편을 기다려야 해요. gichareul notchimyeon daeum pyeoneul gidaryeoya haeyo
    If you miss the train, you have to wait for the next one.
  18. 이번 여행 일정이 꽤 빡빡해요. ibeon yeohaeng iljeongi kkwae ppakppakaeyo
    This trip's schedule is quite packed.
  19. 표는 미리 예매하는 게 좋아요. pyoneun miri yemaehaneun ge joayo
    It's better to book tickets in advance.
  20. 막차 시간을 꼭 확인하세요. makcha siganeul kkok hwaginhaseyo
    Be sure to check the time of the last train.
  21. 숙소는 역에서 가까운 곳으로 잡았어요. suksoneun yeogeseo gakkaun goseuro jabasseoyo
    I booked a place to stay close to the station.
  22. 여기는 관광지라서 물가가 좀 비싸요. yeogineun gwangwangjiraseo mulgaga jom bissayo
    Since this is a tourist area, prices are a bit high.
  23. 마중 majung
    going to meet someone (on arrival)

    공항으로 친구를 마중 나갔어요.

    I went out to the airport to meet my friend.

  24. 탑승하다 tapseunghada
    to board (a plane, ship)

    승객들이 비행기에 탑승하고 있어요.

    Passengers are boarding the plane.

  25. 배웅 baeung
    seeing someone off

    역까지 배웅해 줘서 고마워요.

    Thank you for seeing me off at the station.

  26. 볼거리 bolgeori
    things to see, attractions

    이 도시는 볼거리가 정말 많아요.

    This city has so many things to see.

  27. 좌석 jwaseok
    seat

    좌석 번호를 확인하고 앉으세요.

    Check your seat number before sitting down.

  28. 비자 bija
    visa

    비자를 신청하러 대사관에 가요.

    I'm going to the embassy to apply for a visa.

  29. 세관 segwan
    customs

    세관에서 짐 검사를 받았어요.

    My luggage was inspected at customs.

  30. 출국 chulguk
    departure (from a country)

    출국 날짜가 언제예요?

    When is your departure date?

  31. 입국 ipguk
    entry (into a country)

    입국할 때 서류를 써야 해요.

    You have to fill out a form when entering the country.

  32. 승강장 seunggangjang
    platform (station)

    승강장에서 열차를 기다렸어요.

    I waited for the train on the platform.

  33. 첫차 cheotcha
    first train/bus

    첫차는 새벽 다섯 시 반에 있어요.

    The first train is at 5:30 in the morning.

  34. 배낭여행 baenangnyeohaeng
    backpacking trip

    대학생 때 유럽으로 배낭여행을 갔어요.

    I went backpacking in Europe as a college student.

  35. 관광객 gwangwanggaek
    tourist

    이 거리는 외국인 관광객이 많아요.

    There are many foreign tourists on this street.

  36. 안내소 annaeso
    information center

    안내소에서 숙소를 소개받았어요.

    I got a recommendation for lodging at the information center.

  37. 멀미 meolmi
    motion sickness

    멀미가 나서 약을 먹었어요.

    I got motion sickness, so I took medicine.

  38. 들르다 deulleuda
    to stop by, to drop in

    집에 가는 길에 편의점에 들렀어요.

    I stopped by a convenience store on my way home.

  39. 헤매다 hemaeda
    to wander, to get lost

    지도가 없어서 골목에서 헤맸어요.

    I didn't have a map, so I wandered around the alleys.

  40. 묵다 mukda
    to stay (at lodging)

    친구 집에서 이틀 묵었어요.

    I stayed at my friend's house for two days.

  41. 연착되다 yeonchakdoeda
    to be delayed (flight/train)

    안개 때문에 비행기가 연착됐어요.

    The flight was delayed because of fog.

  42. 취소하다 chwisohada
    to cancel

    비 때문에 여행을 취소했어요.

    I canceled the trip because of the rain.

  43. 변경하다 byeongyeonghada
    to change, to modify

    출발 날짜를 변경할 수 있어요?

    Can I change the departure date?

  44. 명소 myeongso
    famous spot, attraction

    이 도시의 명소를 다 돌아봤어요.

    I visited all the famous spots in this city.

  45. 야경 yagyeong
    night view

    한강의 야경을 보러 갔어요.

    I went to see the night view of the Han River.

  46. 당일치기 dangilchigi
    day trip

    당일치기로 춘천에 다녀왔어요.

    I took a day trip to Chuncheon.

  47. 렌터카 renteoka
    rental car

    제주도에서는 렌터카가 편해요.

    A rental car is convenient on Jeju Island.

  48. 경유하다 gyeongyuhada
    to go via, to have a layover

    홍콩을 경유해서 방콕에 갔어요.

    I went to Bangkok via Hong Kong.

  49. 비행기가 연착돼서 공항에서 세 시간 기다렸어요. bihaenggiga yeonchakdwaeseo gonghangeseo se sigan gidaryeosseoyo
    The flight was delayed, so I waited three hours at the airport.
  50. 왕복으로 예매하면 더 싸요. wangbogeuro yemaehamyeon deo ssayo
    It's cheaper if you book a round trip.
  51. 휴가철이라서 항공권이 많이 비싸요. hyugacheoriraseo hanggonggwoni mani bissayo
    Flight tickets are very expensive because it's vacation season.
  52. 탑승은 출발 삼십 분 전에 시작해요. tapseungeun chulbal samsip bun jeone sijakaeyo
    Boarding starts thirty minutes before departure.
  53. 예약을 변경하고 싶은데 가능할까요? yeyageul byeongyeonghago sipeunde ganeunghalkkayo
    I'd like to change my reservation. Would that be possible?
  54. 호텔 예약을 취소하려면 수수료를 내야 해요. hotel yeyageul chwisoharyeomyeon susuryoreul naeya haeyo
    If you want to cancel the hotel reservation, you have to pay a fee.
  55. 길을 몰라서 한참 헤맸어요. gireul mollaseo hancham hemaesseoyo
    I didn't know the way, so I wandered around for a long time.
  56. 부산에 가는 길에 대전에 들렀어요. busane ganeun gire daejeone deulleosseoyo
    I stopped by Daejeon on the way to Busan.
  57. 이번에는 게스트하우스에서 묵을 거예요. ibeoneneun geseuteuhauseueseo mugeul geoyeyo
    This time I'm going to stay at a guesthouse.
  58. 배를 오래 타면 멀미가 나요. baereul orae tamyeon meolmiga nayo
    I get seasick if I'm on a boat for a long time.
  59. 첫차를 타려고 새벽에 일어났어요. cheotchareul taryeogo saebyeoge ireonasseoyo
    I got up at dawn to catch the first train.
  60. 저는 여행할 때 계획을 안 세우는 편이에요. jeoneun yeohaenghal ttae gyehoegeul an seuneun pyeonieyo
    I tend not to make plans when I travel.
  61. 서울은 야경이 아름다운 도시예요. seoureun yagyeongi areumdaun dosiyeyo
    Seoul is a city with a beautiful night view.
  62. 렌터카를 빌려서 섬을 한 바퀴 돌았어요. renteokareul billyeoseo seomeul han bakwi dorasseoyo
    I rented a car and drove around the island.
  63. 직항이 없어서 도쿄를 경유해야 해요. jikhangi eopseoseo dokyoreul gyeongyuhaeya haeyo
    There's no direct flight, so I have to go via Tokyo.
  64. 관광 안내소에서 지도를 받을 수 있어요. gwangwang annaesoeseo jidoreul badeul su isseoyo
    You can get a map at the tourist information center.
  65. 승강장에서는 노란 선 뒤로 물러서세요. seunggangjangeseoneun noran seon dwiro mulleoseoseyo
    On the platform, please stand back behind the yellow line.
  66. 짐이 많으니까 택시를 타는 게 낫겠어요. jimi maneunikka taeksireul taneun ge natgesseoyo
    Since we have a lot of luggage, it would be better to take a taxi.
  67. 입국 심사에서 여권을 보여 줘야 해요. ipguk simsaeseo yeogwoneul boyeo jwoya haeyo
    You have to show your passport at immigration.
  68. 당일치기로 다녀오기에는 좀 멀어요. dangilchigiro danyeoogieneun jom meoreoyo
    It's a bit far for a day trip.
  69. 주말에는 관광객이 많아서 복잡하거든요. jumareneun gwangwanggaegi manaseo bokjapageodeunyo
    It's crowded on weekends because there are so many tourists, you know.
  70. 휴가 때 어디로 갈지 아직 못 정했어요. hyuga ttae eodiro galji ajik mot jeonghaesseoyo
    I still haven't decided where to go for my vacation.
    casual 휴가 때 어디로 갈지 아직 못 정했어 hyuga ttae eodiro galji ajik mot jeonghaesseo

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