“15 Must-Know Korean Phrases for Travelers Who Don’t Speak Korean”
Worried about not speaking Korean during your trip? Don’t be!
We’ve prepared 15 super useful Korean phrases you can use immediately while traveling—at restaurants, shopping, on public transport, or at your hotel. Each phrase includes Korean writing, romanized pronunciation, and Indonesian translation so you can read and speak easily. Save it now for a smoother, more fun trip to Korea! 😉
👋 Greetings
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 안녕하세요 | An-nyeong-ha-se-yo | Hello |
| 감사합니다 | Kam-sa-ham-ni-da | Thank you |
🍽️ At Restaurants
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 주세요 | Ju-se-yo | Please give me... |
| 물 주세요 | Mul ju-se-yo | Please give me water |
| 얼마예요? | Eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is it? |
| 맛있어요 | Ma-sit-seo-yo | It’s delicious! |
🛍️ When Shopping
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 이거 얼마예요? | I-geo eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is this? |
| 깎아 주세요 | Kka-kka ju-se-yo | Can you give a discount? |
| 네 / 아니요 | Ne / A-ni-yo | Yes / No |
📍 When Asking for Directions
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 어디예요? | Eo-di-ye-yo? | Where is it? |
| [장소] 어디예요? | [place] eo-di-ye-yo? | Where is [place]? |
| [장소] 어떻게 가요? | [place] eo-tteo-ke ga-yo? | How do I get to [place]? |
| 가까워요? / 멀어요? | Gak-ka-wo-yo? / Meol-eo-yo? | Is it close? / Is it far? |
🏨 At the Hotel
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 방 청소 부탁드립니다 | Bang cheong-so bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da | Please clean the room |
| 체크인 / 체크아웃 | Che-keu-in / Che-keu-a-ut | Check-in / Check-out |
| 화장실 어디예요? | Hwa-jang-sil eo-di-ye-yo? | Where is the restroom? |
🚨 In an Emergency
| Korean | Romanized | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 도와주세요! | Do-wa-ju-se-yo! | Help! |
| 경찰 불러주세요! | Gyeong-chal bul-leo-ju-se-yo! | Please call the police! |
🎯 Hello Korea Tip
Even if you just memorize these 15 phrases, your trip will be so much easier! Don’t worry if your pronunciation isn’t perfect—Koreans will appreciate your effort and respond kindly 😊
Enjoy your trip to Korea and make unforgettable memories!
