Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"Station" in Korean: 역
역yeok
Station in Korean is 역 (yeok). 역 usually means a railway or subway station; 정류장 is used for a bus stop.
Choosing a destination
역에 가고 싶어요.yeoge gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 역
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yeok
/jʌk̚/
역 (yeok) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final k in 역 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Station" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 역yeok | Station Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 역gakkaun yeok | nearby station A useful combination with 역. | A useful combination with 역. |
| 역을yeogeul | Station (as an object) Use 을 when 역 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 역 is the object of an action. |
How to use 역 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
역에 가고 싶어요.
yeoge gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the station.
역 appears in a complete sentence for station.
- 2Asking directions
역이 어디에 있어요?
yeogi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the station?
역이 marks 역 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
역에서 만날까요?
yeogeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the station?
역 appears in a complete sentence for station.
Mistakes English speakers make with 역
Incorrect: 역가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 역이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing station, use the correct particle or copula after 역; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 역예요.
Correct: 역이에요.
When practicing station, when identifying something as 역, use 역이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
역 usually means a railway or subway station; 정류장 is used for a bus stop. The combination 가까운 역 (gakkaun yeok) means nearby station.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 역
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
역에 가고 싶어요.
yeoge gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the station.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
역이 어디에 있어요?
yeogi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the station?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Station" in Korean
What does 역 mean in Korean?
Station in Korean is 역 (yeok). 역 usually means a railway or subway station; 정류장 is used for a bus stop.
How do I use 가까운 역?
가까운 역 (gakkaun yeok) means nearby station. 역 usually means a railway or subway station; 정류장 is used for a bus stop.
Which object particle goes after 역?
The object form is 역을 because 역 ends in a consonant.
How is 역 pronounced?
역 (yeok) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final k in 역 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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