The most common expressions used when asking for directions in Korea
Common Expressions for Asking Directions in Korea
- Getting Attention
- Excuse me: 실례합니다 (sillyehamnida)
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Pardon me: 저기요 (jeogiyo)
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Asking for a Specific Location
- Where is...?: ...이 어디 있어요? (...i eodi isseoyo?)
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How can I get to...?: ...에 가려면 어떻게 가야 돼요? (...e galyeomyeon eotteoke gaya dwaeyo?)
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Describing the Destination
- It's near/far: 가까워요/멀어요 (gakkawoyo/meoreoyo)
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To the left/right: 왼쪽/오른쪽 (oenjjok/oreunjjok)
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General Terminology
- Street: 거리 (geori)
- Intersection: 사거리 (sageori)
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Map: 지도 (jido)
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Expressing Gratitude
- Thank you: 감사합니다 (gamsahamnida)
- I appreciate it: 감사해요 (gamsa haeyo)
When asking for directions in Korea, it's important to be polite and respectful. Koreans are generally helpful and will appreciate your efforts to communicate in their language.
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