🗣️ 50 Essential Korean Phrases for Travelers (Part 2) – Beginner Level (TOPIK 1–2)
🗺️ Korean Survival Kit: Phrases 26–50 (The Complete List)
By Certified Teacher Hoon | 20 Years Experience in Seoul
Ready to go beyond "Hello"? These 25 phrases cover real-life survival: from ordering the perfect meal to handling emergencies like a pro.
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Did you miss Part 1 (Phrases 1–25)? Make sure to check that first. In this guide, we tackle the "Action Phrases" you'll use at restaurants, subway stations, and pharmacies. Let’s dive into your second survival set.
🛍️ A. Shopping & Payment Phrases
26. 이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?) - How much is this?
Use this while pointing at any item.
27. 카드 돼요? (Kadeu dwaeyo?) - Do you take cards?
Korea is very card-friendly, even for small amounts.
28. 현금만 돼요? (Hyeongeumman dwaeyo?) - Cash only?
Useful for small street food stalls.
29. 영수증 주세요. (Yeongsujeung juseyo) - Please give me a receipt.
Essential if you need a record for your expenses.
🍜 B. Ordering Like a Local
30. 추천해 주세요. (Chucheonhae juseyo) - Please recommend something.
Ask the server for their best dish.
31. 매운 거 있어요? (Maeun geo isseoyo?) - Do you have anything spicy?
For those who love the heat!
32. 안 매운 거 주세요. (An maeun geo juseyo) - Please give me something not spicy.
Critical for those sensitive to spice.
33. 이거 맛있어요. (Igeo masisseoyo) - This is delicious.
A great way to compliment the chef.
34. 물 좀 주세요. (Mul jom juseyo) - Please give me some water.
Though most water is self-service in Korea.
35. 계산서 주세요. (Gyesanseo juseyo) - Please give me the bill.
Use this to pay at your table (rare) or ask for the total.
36. 포장해 주세요. (Pojanghae juseyo) - Please pack it to go.
Perfect for finishing your meal at your hotel.
37. 사진 찍어도 돼요? (Sajin jjigeodo dwaeyo?) - Can I take a photo?
Polite to ask before filming in small shops or of people.
🚇 C. Finding Your Way
38. 지하철역은 어디예요? (Jihacheol-yeogeun eodiyeyo?) - Where is the subway station?
39. 버스 정류장은 어디예요? (Beoseu jeongnyujang-eun eodiyeyo?) - Where is the bus stop?
40. 몇 시에 문 열어요? (Myeot sie mun yeoreoyo?) - What time do you open?
41. 몇 시에 문 닫아요? (Myeot sie mun dadayo?) - What time do you close?
🚨 D. Health & Urgent Situations
42. 가까운 병원이 어디예요? (Gakkaun byeongwon-i eodiyeyo?) - Where is the nearest hospital?
43. 약국이 어디예요? (Yakkugi eodiyeyo?) - Where is the pharmacy?
44. 경찰서가 어디예요? (Gyeongchalseoga eodiyeyo?) - Where is the police station?
45. 도와주세요! (Dowa juseyo!) - Help me!
46. 길을 잃었어요. (Gireul ilheosseoyo) - I’m lost.
🗣️ E. Making Communication Smoother
47. 다시 말해 주세요. (Dasi malhae juseyo) - Please say it again.
48. 천천히 말해 주세요. (Cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo) - Please speak slowly.
49. 영어 할 수 있어요? (Yeongeo hal su isseoyo?) - Can you speak English?
50. 감사합니다. 또 만나요. (Gamsahamnida. Tto mannayo) - Thank you. See you again.
The perfect way to end your trip!
💡 Teacher Hoon's Pro Survival Tip
1. The Power of "Sillye-hamnida": Before using any of these phrases with a stranger, always start with "실례합니다" (Excuse me). It softens the request instantly.
2. Pointing is OK: If you forget the word for "subway station," you can show a picture on your phone and say "여기 어디예요?" (Yeogi eodiyeyo? - Where is this?). Koreans are very helpful to travelers!
🎁 Don't Travel Without Your Cheat Sheet
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Book a Session with HoonLast updated: December 20, 2025 | Verified for 2026 Travel Seasons.
