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"Train" in Korean: 기차
기차gicha
Train in Korean is 기차 (gicha). 기차를 타요 means I take a train; 기차역 names a railway station.
A simple sentence
기차를 타요.gichareul tayo.
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How to pronounce 기차
Say it
gee-chah
/ki.tɕʰa/
기차 has two syllables. The ㅊ begins the second syllable with an aspirated ch sound, distinct from an unaspirated j-like sound.
"Train" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 기차gicha | train General rail vehicle. | General rail vehicle. |
| 기차역gichayeok | train station Station for trains. | Station for trains. |
How to use 기차 in real life
- 1A simple sentence
기차를 타요.
gichareul tayo.
I take a train.
를 follows the vowel-ending 기차.
- 2An everyday situation
기차가 늦어요.
gichaga neujeoyo.
The train is late.
가 marks the train as subject.
- 3A useful question
기차표를 샀어요.
gichapyoreul sasseoyo.
I bought a train ticket.
기차표 combines train and ticket.
Mistakes English speakers make with 기차
Incorrect: 기차을 타요.
Correct: 기차를 타요.
Use 를 after the vowel.
Incorrect: 기차이 늦어요.
Correct: 기차가 늦어요.
Use subject particle 가 after 기차.
Good to know
기차 is a broad train word. 지하철 specifically names the subway; station names and service labels will help you choose the right route.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Buy a train ticket
Partner
기차표가 필요하세요?
gichapyoga piryohaseyo?
Do you need a train ticket?
You
네, 부산 가는 기차표 주세요.
ne, busan ganeun gichapyo juseyo.
Yes, a train ticket to Busan, please.
Partner
몇 시에 가세요?
myeot sie gaseyo?
What time are you going?
You
오후에 가요.
ohue gayo.
I am going in the afternoon.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Train" in Korean
What is a train station called?
기차역 is a train station. 역 is the broader word station.
What is a train ticket?
기차표 combines 기차 with 표, ticket.
Does gicha mean subway?
기차 means train broadly. 지하철 is the more specific word for subway.
How do I say take a train?
기차를 타요 means I take or ride a train.
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