In
Unit 13 of KIIP Level 1,
we’ll explore vocabulary and phrases related to transportation in Korea. You’ll
learn how to describe travel methods, ask for directions, and talk about your
commute using essential terms and expressions.
Essential Vocabulary
Transportation
Types
|
Korean |
English |
|
자동차 |
Car |
|
지하철 |
Subway |
|
오토바이 |
Motorcycle |
|
걸어서 |
On foot |
|
자전거 |
Bicycle |
|
택시 |
Taxi |
|
버스 |
Bus |
|
정류장 |
Bus stop |
|
공항 |
Airport |
|
비행기 |
Airplane |
|
지하철역 |
Subway station |
|
기차역 |
Train station |
|
기차 |
Train |
|
고속버스 |
Express bus |
|
고속버스 터미널 |
Express bus terminal |
|
택시 타는
곳 |
Taxi stand |
Verbs
and Activities
|
Korean |
English |
|
타다 |
To ride |
|
운전하다 |
To drive |
|
환전하다 |
To exchange money |
|
소포 |
Parcel |
Places
and Experiences
|
Korean |
English |
|
남산 |
Namsan |
|
전망대 |
Observatory |
|
케이블카 |
Cable car |
|
대중교통 |
Public transportation |
|
수단 |
Means |
Key Phrases to Practice
Talking
About Transportation
1.
버스로 집에 가요?
(Do you go home by bus?)
- 아니요, 지하철로 가요.
(No, I go by subway.)
2.
학교에 어떻게 와요?
(How do you come to school?)
- 자전거로 와요.
(I come by bicycle.)
3.
공항에 택시로 가요.
(I go to the airport by taxi.)
4.
공원에 가요?
(Are you going to the park?)
- 네, 자전거 타러 가요.
(Yes, I’m going to ride a
bicycle.)
Talking
About Activities and Purposes
5.
한국에 왜 왔어요?
(Why did you come to Korea?)
- 일하러 왔어요.
(I came to work.)
6.
친구들과 식당에 점심을 먹으러 가요.
(I’m going to the restaurant
with my friends to eat lunch.)
7.
여기에서 지하철까지 어떻게 가요?
(How do I get to the subway
from here?)
- 걸어서 가세요. 가까워요.
(Go on foot. It’s close.)
Grammar Notes
1.
Means of Transportation: Noun + -(으)로
Use -(으)로 to indicate the means of
transportation.
·
지하철로 가요. (I go by subway.)
·
택시로 공항에 가요. (I go to the airport by taxi.)
2.
Expressing Purpose: Verb + -(으)러 가다/오다
Use -(으)러 before 가다 or 오다 to indicate the purpose of
movement.
·
자전거 타러 가요. (I’m going to ride a bicycle.)
·
점심을 먹으러 가요. (I’m going to eat lunch.)
Quiz
1.
Translate the following sentences into Korean:
How do you come to school? (I come by bus.)
Why did you come to Korea? (I came to study Korean.)
2.
Complete the sentences using -(으)로 or -(으)러:
공항에 ______. (I go to the airport by taxi.)
친구
집에 ______. (I’m going to visit
my friend’s house.)
Conclusion
In
Unit 13,
you learned how to talk about transportation, describe your commute, and
express the purpose of your travel. These expressions are essential for
navigating life in Korea and will help you communicate effectively while using
public transportation or discussing travel plans.
Keep practicing, and soon you’ll master these key skills! 🚍✈️🚴