Take a bus or taxi in Korean
Ask one question before you board. Keep the destination visible on a map.
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A rough reading aid, not exact pronunciation. Hyphens separate syllables. Listen first, then try with hints hidden. “eu” is said with unrounded lips; “uh” only approximates ㅓ. Doubled consonants are tense, not extra syllables. Do not add a vowel after a final consonant.
Six phrases you can use today
Use these short phrases to check a destination and ask for help. Practice the response as well as the question.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Focus on the Korean audio as you learn.
서울역에 가요?
Sound hintsuh-ool-ryuh-geh gah-yoh
seoullyeoge gayo
Does it go to Seoul Station?
Use the question in context when checking a bus or route.
이 버스 맞아요?
Sound hintee buh-seu mah-jah-yoh
i beoseu majayo
Is this the right bus?
Show your intended route or destination.
어디에서 내려요?
Sound hintuh-dee-eh-suh neh-ryuh-yoh
eodieseo naeryeoyo
Where do I get off?
어디에서 asks at which place.
여기로 가 주세요
Sound hintyuh-gee-roh gah joo-seh-yoh
yeogiro ga juseyo
Please go here.
Show a destination to a taxi driver.
여기서 내려 주세요
Sound hintyuh-gee-suh neh-ryuh joo-seh-yoh
yeogiseo naeryeo juseyo
Please let me off here.
A taxi request; the driver must choose a permitted stopping place.
얼마나 걸려요?
Sound hintuhl-mah-nah guhl-ryuh-yoh
eolmana geollyeoyo
How long does it take?
Ask about travel time.
A real-life conversation
이 버스 서울역에 가요?
Does this bus go to Seoul Station?
네, 가요.
Yes, it does.
어디에서 내려요?
Where do I get off?
서울역에서 내리세요.
Get off at Seoul Station.
Keep a visual backup
A written address or map can make the destination much clearer than an unfamiliar place name spoken once. This lesson teaches language, not current routes, fares or safe stopping locations.
Make yourself heard.
Listen once. Record yourself saying the phrase, then listen back.
이 버스 맞아요?
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A little review
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