π« At the Airport in Korean: Essential Phrases for Smooth Travel
Whether you’re arriving in Korea or flying out, knowing key airport expressions in Korean will make your travel experience much smoother. π§³✈️
From check-in to customs, here are the most useful Korean phrases and vocabulary to help you navigate μΈμ²κ³΅ν (Incheon Airport) or any other Korean airport like a pro. π°π·
π§Ύ Basic Airport Vocabulary
Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
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곡ν | gonghang | airport |
νμΉκ΅¬ | tapsseunggu | boarding gate |
체ν¬μΈ | chekeuin | check-in |
νμΉκΆ | tapsseungwon | boarding pass |
μ¬κΆ | yeogwon | passport |
μνλ¬Ό | suhammul | baggage/luggage |
μ§ | jim | luggage (casual) |
μΆκ΅ | chul-guk | departure |
μ κ΅ | ip-guk | arrival |
μ κ΅ μ¬μ¬ | ipguk simsa | immigration |
μΈκ΄ | segwan | customs |
λΉνκΈ° | bihaenggi | airplane |
μ’μ | jwaseok | seat |
π£ Must-Know Airport Phrases
Korean Phrase | Meaning |
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체ν¬μΈνλ €κ³ μ. | I’d like to check in. |
μ΄κ±° μνλ¬Όμ λλ€. | This is my checked baggage. |
μ¬κΆ λ³΄μ¬ μ£ΌμΈμ. | Please show your passport. |
μ°½κ°/볡λ μ’μ μ£ΌμΈμ. | Window/aisle seat, please. |
νμΉκ΅¬κ° μ΄λμμ? | Where is the boarding gate? |
μ μ§μ΄ μ λμμ΄μ. | My luggage didn’t come out. |
μνλ¬Όμ μμ΄λ²λ Έμ΄μ. | I lost my baggage. |
μΈκ΄ μ κ³ ν κ²μ΄ μμ΄μ. | I have nothing to declare. |
κΈ°λ΄ λ°μ κ°λ₯ν΄μ? | Is this allowed in carry-on luggage? |
νκ΅μ μ²μ μμ΄μ. | This is my first time in Korea. |
✍️ Check-In Dialogue Example
π§♀️ μΉκ°: 체ν¬μΈνλ €κ³ μ.
π§✈️ μ§μ: μ¬κΆκ³Ό νκ³΅κΆ μ£ΌμΈμ.
π§♀️ μΉκ°: λ€, μ¬κΈ° μμ΄μ. μ°½κ° μ’μ κ°λ₯ν΄μ?
π§✈️ μ§μ: λ€, κ°λ₯ν©λλ€. μνλ¬Ό μμΌμΈμ?
π§♀️ μΉκ°: λ€, ν κ° μμ΄μ.
Translation:
Passenger: I’d like to check in.
Agent: Please give me your passport and ticket.
Passenger: Here. Can I get a window seat?
Agent: Yes, that’s possible. Do you have any checked baggage?
Passenger: Yes, one.
π§³ Immigration & Customs
π¬ μ κ΅ μ¬μ¬ (Immigration):
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μ νκ΅μ μμ΄μ? → Why are you visiting Korea?
→ κ΄κ΄νλ¬ μμ΄μ. (I came for tourism.) -
λ©°μΉ λμ λ¨Έλ¬Ό κ±°μμ? → How long will you stay?
→ μΌμ£ΌμΌμ΄μ. (One week.)
π¬ μΈκ΄ (Customs):
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μ κ³ ν 물건 μμ΄μ? → Do you have anything to declare?
→ μμ΄μ. (No.)
π― Practice Tips
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Memorize “체ν¬μΈνλ €κ³ μ”, “μ¬κΆ λ³΄μ¬ μ£ΌμΈμ”, “μ°½κ° μ’μ μ£ΌμΈμ”
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Use flashcards for items like μνλ¬Ό, νμΉκΆ, μΈκ΄
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Watch Korean airport YouTube vlogs to hear expressions used naturally
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Role-play with a partner: one as a passenger, one as a staff member
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