Navigating Around and Finding Your Way
It's inevitable when you're traveling in any country that you'll go off-track at some point or lose your way. Worry not, as getting lost can make for a great adventure in your travels and be a perfect opportunity for you to practice your Korean as you interact with locals
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왼쪽 (oen-jjok) / 오른쪽 (oh-reun-jjok) / 직진 (jik-jjin) - left / right / straight
These are self-explanatory, and if you're asking for directions, you'll most definitely be hearing these words. Make sure you memorize them so you can at least pick up general directions.
길을 잃었어요 (gil-eul ilh-uht-suh-yo) - I'm lost
The phrase literally means "I lost my way" and will tell any native that you'll need some navigation help. Follow up with something that will indicate where you'd like to go.
_____ 어디인지 아세요? (_____ uh-di-eehn-ji ah-seh-yo?) - Do you know where _____ is?
This will be critical anytime you need to locate anything. This phrase isn't travel-specific, and can be used for most situations where you need to find a location (for example, you can use this phrase at a department store to find a specific shop).
잘 모르겠네요 (jal mo-reu-geht-neh-yo) - I don't understand
It's highly likely that you won't understand every word of Korean you hear, and it's best to let whoever's talking to you know that! Many will be kind enough to try and simplify their message for your comprehension.
한국말 잘 못해요 (hahn-guhk-mal jal moht-heh-yo) - I don't speak Korean well
A nice notification that will save you from being bombarded by Korean. Honesty is a good policy when it comes to using a foreign language.
영어 할 수 있어요? (yung-uh hal su-eet-suh-yo?) - Do you speak English?
Most Korean natives know some English to be able to help you out in a tough spot, so don't be afraid to ask!
천천히 말씀해 주세요 (chun-chun-hee mal-sseum-heh ju-seh-yo) - Please speak slowly
Korean is a rather quickly-spoken language, especially when the speaker is quite emotional (Korean dramas, anyone?). Therefore, use this phrase to politely request a slow-down.
_____ (으)로 가주세요 (ih-roh gah-ju-seh-yo) - Please take me to _____
If you need a guiding hand, then this will be the phrase to use. You can quickly find people willing to direct you to where you need to go. This phrase can also be used to inform a taxi driver of your destination. (When the place name ends with a consonant, use "으로," otherwise use "로.")
화장실이 어디예요? (hwa-jang-shil-ee uh-di-eh-yo?) - Where is the bathroom?
Because in the world of travel, being able to find a bathroom is essential. Note that 어디예요, by itself, means "where is
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