🚖 Essential Korean Phrases for Taxi Rides – Travel to Korea
Taking a taxi in Korea? 🚖 Knowing key Korean phrases will help you reach your destination smoothly and politely. Let’s learn how to talk to drivers, give directions, and handle fares with confidence.
🎯 Learning Goal
- Learn basic taxi-related vocabulary in Korean
- Practice polite expressions to use with drivers
- Understand cultural etiquette for taxi rides
📚 Table of Contents
📍 Important Vocabulary
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 택시 | taeksi | taxi |
| 기사님 | gisa-nim | driver (polite) |
| ~으로 가 주세요 | ~euro ga juseyo | Please go to ~ |
| 이쪽으로 가 주세요 | ijjogeuro ga juseyo | Please go this way |
| 여기 세워 주세요 | yeogi sewo juseyo | Please stop here |
| 얼마예요? | eolmayeyo? | How much is it? |
| 영수증 주세요 | yeongsujeung juseyo | Receipt, please |
💬 Useful Expressions
- “강남역으로 가 주세요.” – Please go to Gangnam Station.
- “여기 세워 주세요.” – Please stop here.
- “영수증 주세요.” – Receipt, please.
🙋 Practice Dialogue
A: 강남역으로 가 주세요.
Gangnam-yeok-euro ga juseyo. – Please go to Gangnam Station.
B: 네, 알겠습니다.
Ne, algesseumnida. – Sure, got it.
A: 여기 세워 주세요.
Yeogi sewo juseyo. – Please stop here.
B: 영수증 드릴까요?
Yeongsujeung deurilkkayo? – Shall I give you a receipt?
📝 Quick Check Quiz
- Translate to Korean: “Please go this way.”
- Translate to Korean: “How much is it?”
- Translate to Korean: “Stop here, please.”
Show Answers
1. 이쪽으로 가 주세요.2. 얼마예요?
3. 여기 세워 주세요.
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
When giving directions in Korea, being polite makes a big difference. Always start with “기사님” to address the driver respectfully. If you’re unsure of pronunciation, show the driver your destination in Korean text.
📌 Did You Know?
In Korea, many taxi drivers wear white gloves as a sign of professionalism and respect. This tradition reflects the cultural value placed on clean service and polite manners.
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