Places in Korean | 100+ Useful Words for Beginners
Places in Korean (Beginner Level)
Welcome to our tutorial for learning all the places in Korean! You might want to bookmark this article.
You may well be planning to come to South Korea, perhaps to travel, visit some friends, or even embark on a language learning program.
We will help you get started and navigate the most common places you’ll visit.
This article is meant as a starting point for beginners in terms of places to know about in Korean.
You can then spend more time on places you are most interested in, or even ask a teacher for help.
Places in Korean | Common Places
Places in Korean | Bank
Places in Korean | Hospital
Places in Korean | School
Places in Korean | University
Places in Korean | Post office
Places in Korean | Home
BONUS | Test your knowledge
First things first:
Place in Korean is 장소 jangso
Common Places in Korean
Let’s start with the basics, the most common places in Korean you should learn right now.
As a beginner student, learning lots of vocabulary at once can be quite difficult, especially if you haven’t mastered Hangul yet.
Take your time, bookmark this page and come back whenever you feel need it.
| English | Korean | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | 은행 | eunhaeng |
| Casino | 카지노 | ka jino |
| Cathedral | 대성당 | dae seong dang |
| Church | 교회 | gyohoe |
| City hall | 시청 | sicheong |
| College | 대학 | daehak |
| Drugstore, pharmacy | 약국 | yakguk |
| Embassy | 대사관 | daesagwan |
| Gas station | 주유소 | juyuso |
| Hospital | 병원 | byeongwon |
| Hotel | 호텔 | hotel |
| Information office | 안내소 | annaeso |
| Library | 도서관 | do seo gwan |
| Money exchange | 환전 | hwan jeon |
| Mosque | 이슬람 사원 | iseulam sawon |
| Movie theater | 영화관 | yeong hwa gwan |
| Museum | 박물관 | bak mul gwan |
| Nightclub | 나이트 클럽 | na-i-teu keulrub |
| Opera | 오페라 | opera |
| Optical store | 안경점 | an gyeong jeom |
| Parking lot | 주차장 | juchajang |
| Restaurant | 식당 | dikdang |
| School | 학교 | hakgyo |
| Store | 가게 | gage |
| Subway | 지하철 | jihacheol |
| Synagogue | 유태성당 | yu tae seong dang |
| Temple | 절 | jeol |
| Theater | 극장 | geuk jang |
| Travel agency | 여행사 | yeohaengsa |
| University | 대학교 | daehakgyo |
| Zoo | 동물원 | dongmulwon |
Bank in Korean | 은행 [eunhaeng]
Talking about banking in any foreign language can feel very overwhelming, especially if you need to go there for errands or to open a bank account.
Hopefully this list of new vocabulary will help alleviate the stress.
| English | Korean | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Bank clerk | 은행원 | eunhaeng-won |
| Banking account | 은행 계좌 | eunhaeng gyejwa |
| Account number | 계좌 번호 | gyejwa beonho |
| Checking account | 계좌 확인 | gyejwa hwak-in |
| Savings account | 예금 계좌 | yegeum gyejwa |
| To open an account | 계좌를 개설하다 | gyejwaleul gaeseolhada |
| To close the account | 계좌를 폐지하다 | gyejwaleul pyejihada |
| To deposit into the account | 계좌에 입금하다 | gyejwa-e ibgeumhada |
| To withdraw | 철회하다 | cheolhoehada |
| Wire transfer | 전신 송금 | jeonsin song-geum |
| Credit card | 신용 카드 | sin-yong kadeu |
| Code | 암호 | amho |
| Credit card number | 신용 카드 번호 | sin-yong kadeu beonho |
| ATM | ATM | ATM |
| Checkbook | 수표 | supyo |
| To give a loan | 대출을 제공하다 | daechul-eul jegonghada |
14 of the Best Korean Streaming Platforms 🍿
Where to watch Korean dramas? That is definitely a question we all asked ourselves! We listed 12 of the best Korean streaming platforms for you.
Hospital in Korean | 병원 [byeong-won]
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes… well they’re not good.
As much as we wish you a smooth and problem-free stay in South Korea, it is always convenient to know some health vocabulary when travelling to a foreign country.
Bandages, first aid kid, in need of a doctor? Make sure to save this list of useful words, just in case.
| English | Korean | English |
|---|---|---|
| First Aid | 응급 처치 | eung-geub cheochi |
| Bandage | 붕대 | bungdae |
| Scissors | 가위 | gawi |
| Gauze | 거즈 | geojeu |
| Ointment | 연고 | yeongo |
| Stethoscope | 청진기 | cheongjingi |
| Medical prescription | 의료 처방 | uilyo cheobang |
| Doctor | 의사 | uisa |
| Nurse | 간호사 | ganhosa |
| Patient | 환자 | hwanja |
| Surgeon | 외과 의사 | oegwa uisa |
| Blood test | 혈액 검사 | hyeol-aeg geomsa |
| Virus | 바이러스 | baileoseu |
| To be in hospital | 입원하다 | ib-wonhada |
| Sickroom | 병실 | byeongsil |
| To leave hospital | 퇴원하다 | toewonhada |
School in Korean | 학교 [hakgyo]
You will study these words in the first week of your Korean language program at LTL, but if you’d like to get a head start, this is a good place to begin.
You’ll be ready to state what you have in your pencil case and find your way around school, all in Korean.
Check out our Korean language programs both online and in Seoul.
| English | Korean | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | 선생님 | Seonsaengnim |
| Student | 학생 | Haksaeng |
| Classroom | 교실 | Gyosil |
| Lesson | 수업 | Su-eop |
| Recess | 쉬는 시간 | Swineun sigan |
| Grade | 등급 | Deung-geup |
| Cheat sheet | 컨닝페이퍼 | Keonningpe-i-peo |
| Homework | 숙제 | Sukje |
| Dictionary | 사전 | Sajeon |
| Pencil | 연필 | Yeonpil |
| Bullet point pen | 볼펜 | Bol-pen |
| Fountain pen | 만년필 | Mannyeonpil |
| Colouring pen | 색연필 | saekyeonpil |
| Eraser | 지우개 | Ji-u-gae |
| Folder | 폴더 | Poldeo |
| Glue | 풀 | Pull |
| Scissors | 가위 | Gawi |
University in Korean | 대학교 [daehakgyo]
Lots of students travel to Korea as part of a student exchange program, or language learning program, or even to audition for a drama!
Here’s the vocabulary you’ll want to learn to make it a bit easier the first at your new university.
| English | Korean | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Student | 학생 | Haksaeng |
| Lecturer | 교수 | Gyosu |
| Lecture hall | 강의실 | Gang-ui-sil |
| Graduate | 졸업 | Jol-eop |
| Diploma | 졸업장 | Jol-eopjang |
| Dissertation | 논문 | Nonmun |
| Laboratory | 실혐실 | Silhyeomsil |
| Lecture | 강의 | Gang-ui |
| Course mate | 동기 | Donggi |
| Scholarship | 장학금 | Janghakgeum |
| Academic degree | 학위 | Hakwi |
170+ Animals in Korean 🐙 The Ultimate Guide for All The Animals!
From Cat to Butterfly, Koala, Crocodile and Sparrow, find out the names of 170+ animals in Korean in this fantastic vocabulary guide. PLUS flashcards!
Post Office in Korean | 우체국 [ucheguk]
How can you send those postcards to your family and friends back home if you don’t know how to navigate the post office in Korean?!
Here’s the most important words to know to make the experience a bit easier:
| English | Korean | English |
|---|---|---|
| Postman | 집배원 | Jipbaewon |
| Letter | 편지 | Pyeon ji |
| Postcard | 엽서 | Yeopseo |
| Parcel | 소포 | Sopo |
| Money transfer | 송금 | Song-geum |
| To receive | 받다 | Batda |
| To send | 보내다 | Bonaeda |
| Address | 주소 | Juso |
| ZIP code / Postcode | 우편 번호 | U pyeon beon ho |
| Sender | 보내는 사람 | Bo nae neun saram |
| Receiver | 받는 사람 | Bat neun saram |
| Envelope | 봉투 | Bongtu |
| Postage stamp | 우표 | U-pyo |
Home in Korean | 집 [jip]
Home is where the heart is!
Here are some of the different rooms when talking about your house in Korean:
| English | Korean | Romanisation |
|---|---|---|
| Basement | 지하실 | Jihasil |
| Bathroom | 욕실 | Yoksil |
| Toilet | 화장실 | Hwa jang sil |
| Dining Room | 식당 | Sikdang |
| Bedroom | 침실 | Chimsil |
| Kitchen | 부엌 | Bu-eok |
| Office | 사무실 | Samusil |
| Downstairs | 아래층 | A lae cheung |
| Upstairs | 윗층 | Witcheung |
| Garage | 주차장 | Juchajang |
| Study | 서재 | Seojae |
There you have it. A quick vocabulary lesson to get you started on learning new words for the most common places in Korean.
Have a look at these other vocabulary articles you might find interesting:
Make sure to follow us on Instagram or Discord for even more free resources like this one and to get in touch with other Korean language passionates.
If you are learning more Asian languages, why not also check out:
BONUS | Speaking of places… if you are a BTS fan make sure to check out this article about all the places every ARMY should visit in Seoul.
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Check that you learned all these new words correctly and get your results immediately!
How well did you do?
PLACES IN KOREAN – FAQ’S
How do you say Hospital in Korean?
Hospital in Korean is 병원 byeongwon.
How do you say Bank in Korean?
Bank in Korean is 은행 eunhaeng.
How do you say School in Korean?
School in Korean is 학교 hakgyo.
How do you say Embassy in Korean?
Embassy in Korean is 대사관 daesagwan.
How do you say Gas Station in Korean?
Gas station in Korean is 주유소 juyuso.
How do you say Nightclub in Korean?
Nightclub in Korean is 나이트 클럽 na-i-teu keulrub.
Want More From LTL?
FANCY LEARNING KOREAN? Check out our online Korean courses here.
We offer a 7 day free trial to all online students where you can study Korean 24/7.
Want to study Korean in Korea instead? Our Korean courses in Seoul can either be taken in small groups of no more than 5 students or individually for a more tailored experience.
We even offer incredible homestay experiences in Seoul too.
To top it all off, it certainly doesn’t just end with Korean, in fact we also teach:
Come and be a part of our amazing community.
