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Asking for directions in Korean
Handy Korean for asking for directions ✨ 🔴 화장실 어디예요? [hwajangsil eodiyeyo?] - Where's the bathroom?
How these words work together
These common Korean phrases are useful for asking and giving directions, especially when traveling. They include questions about location, distance, and time, as well as simple commands to guide someone. Learning these expressions helps beginners navigate places like streets, subway stations, and public facilities confidently.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 화장실 어디예요? | hwajangsil eodiyeyo? | Where's the bathroom? |
| 이 길 맞아요? | i gil majayo? | Is this the right way? |
| 얼마나 걸려요? | eolmana geollyeoyo? | How long does it take? |
| 여기서 가까워요? | yeogiseo gakkawoyo? | Is it close from here? |
| 지하철역 어디예요? | jihacheolyeok eodiyeyo? | Where's the subway station? |
| 왼쪽으로 가세요 | oenjjogeuro gaseyo | Go left |
| 직진하세요 | jikjinhaseyo | Go straight |
| 여기서 내려요 | yeogiseo naeryeoyo | I get off here |
Example sentences
화장실 어디예요? 저쪽이에요.
Where's the bathroom? It's over there.
이 길 맞아요? 네, 직진하세요.
Is this the right way? Yes, go straight.
지하철역 어디예요? 왼쪽으로 가세요.
Where's the subway station? Go left.
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