Korean · Real conversations
Accessibility needs: useful Korean phrases
Explain a practical access or communication need.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- Can you help me?
도와주실 수 있어요?dowajusil su isseoyo?
Can you help me?
- Entrance
입구ipgu
Entrance
- Chair
의자uija
Chair
- One moment, please
잠시만요jamsimanyo
One moment, please
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Korean |
|---|---|
| Can you help me? | 도와주실 수 있어요?dowajusil su isseoyo? Can you help me? |
| Entrance | 입구ipgu Entrance |
| Chair | 의자uija Chair |
| One moment, please | 잠시만요jamsimanyo One moment, please |
| I need a step-free entrance. | 계단 없는 입구가 필요해요.gyedan eomneun ipguga piryohaeyo. Show English translationI need a step-free entrance. |
| Could you speak a little louder? | 조금 더 크게 말씀해 주실 수 있어요?jogeum deo keuge malsseumhae jusil su isseoyo? Show English translationCould you speak a little louder? |
| I need to sit down. | 앉아야 할 것 같아요.anjaya hal geot gatayo. Show English translationI need to sit down. |
| Is there somewhere quiet? | 조용한 곳이 있어요?joyonghan gosi isseoyo? Show English translationIs there somewhere quiet? |
| Could someone come with me? | 누가 같이 가 주실 수 있어요?nuga gachi ga jusil su isseoyo? Show English translationCould someone come with me? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
어서 오세요. 정문에는 계단이 있어요.eoseo oseyo. jeongmuneneun gyedani isseoyo.
Welcome. The main entrance has steps.
You
계단 없는 입구가 필요해요.gyedan eomneun ipguga piryohaeyo.
I need a step-free entrance.
Partner
왼쪽에 다른 입구가 있어요. 잘 들리세요?oenjjoge dareun ipguga isseoyo. jal deulliseyo?
There's another entrance on the left. Can you hear me clearly?
You
조금 더 크게 말씀해 주실 수 있어요?jogeum deo keuge malsseumhae jusil su isseoyo?
Could you speak a little louder?
Accessibility needs in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
