Essential Korean Phrases: 30 Must-Know Expressions for Travelers

​Of course! Here are 30 basic Korean phrases for travelers, listed in English - Korean - Romanization order:

1. Hello

안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)

2. Nice to meet you

만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida)

3. My name is (Name)

제 이름은 (Name)입니다 (Je ireumeun [Name]imnida)

4. Thank you

감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)

5. Excuse me

실례합니다 (Sillyehamnida)

6. I'm sorry

미안합니다 (Mianhamnida)

7. Yes

네 (Ne)

8. No

아니요 (Aniyo)

9. How are you?

어떻게 지내세요? (Eotteoke jinaeseyo?)

10. How much is this?

이거 얼마예요? (Igeo eolmayeyo?)

11. Where is the restroom?

화장실이 어디에 있어요? (Hwajangsiri eodie isseoyo?)

12. Help me, please

도와주세요 (Dowajuseyo)

13. Good / It's good

좋아요 (Joayo)

14. Delicious

맛있어요 (Masisseoyo)

15. Please wait a moment

잠시만 기다려주세요 (Jamsiman gidaryeojuseyo)

16. How do I get there?

어떻게 가야 하죠? (Eotteoke gaya hajyo?)

17. I don't understand what you're saying

무슨 말인지 모르겠어요 (Museun malinji moreugesseoyo)

18. I can speak only a little Korean

한국어를 조금밖에 못해요 (Hangugeoreul jogeumbakke mothaeyo)

19. Could you please say it again?

다시 한 번 말해 주세요 (Dasi han beon malhae juseyo)

20. Goodbye

안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo)

21. I'm lost

길을 잃었어요 (Gireul irheosseoyo)

22. How much does it cost?

얼마입니까? (Eolmaimnikka?)

23. What time is it?

지금 몇 시예요? (Jigeum myeot siyeyo?)

24. Where is the subway station?

지하철 역이 어디에 있나요? (Jihacheol yeogi eodie innayo?)

25. Can I have the menu, please?

메뉴판 좀 주세요 (Menyupan jom juseyo)

26. Do you have Wi-Fi?

와이파이 있어요? (Waipai isseoyo?)

27. I need a taxi

택시가 필요해요 (Taeksiga piryohaeyo)

28. Can you recommend a good restaurant?

좋은 식당 추천해 주세요 (Joeun sikdang chucheonhae juseyo)

29. I need a doctor

의사가 필요해요 (Uisaga piryohaeyo)

30. Cheers!

건배! (Geonbae!)

These 30 phrases should These 30 phrases should be helpful for travelers coming to Korea. Memorizing these basic Korean phrases will make their trip more enjoyable and help them with essential communication. Have a great time in Korea!