Essential Korean Phrases for Travelers in Korea and Seoul

1. Hello / Hi:

• 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)

2. Thank you:

• 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida)

3. Excuse me / Sorry:

• 실례합니다 (Sillyehamnida)

4. Yes / No:

• 네 (Ne) / 아니요 (Aniyo)

5. Please:

• 제발요 (Jebalyo)

6. I don't understand:

• 이해하지 못해요 (Ihaehaji mothaeyo)

7. Where is...?:

• ...어디에요? (...eo dieyo?)

8. How much is this?:

• 이거 얼마에요? (Igeo eolmaeyo?)

9. Can you speak English?:

• 영어 할 수 있어요? (Yeongeo hal su isseoyo?)

10. Help!:

• 도와주세요! (Dowajuseyo!)

11. I need a taxi:

• 택시가 필요해요 (Taeksiga pil-yohaeyo)

12. Where is the restroom?:

• 화장실 어디에요? (Hwajangsil eo dieyo?)

13. I want to go to...:

• ...에 가고 싶어요 (...e gago sip-eoyo)

14. Exciting / Fun:

• 신나요 (Sinnayo) / 재미있어요 (Jaemi isseoyo)

15. Delicious:

• 맛있어요 (Masisseoyo)

16. Cheers!:

• 건배! (Geonbae!)

17. Can I have the bill?:

• 계산서 주세요 (Gyesanseo juseyo)

18. Goodbye:

• 안녕히 계세요 (Annyeonghi gyeseyo) - (when someone is staying) / 안녕히 가세요 (Annyeonghi gaseyo) - (when someone is leaving)

19. What time is it?:

• 지금 몇 시에요? (Jigeum myeot shieyo?)

20. Nice to meet you:

• 만나서 반갑습니다 (Mannaseo bangapseumnida)

Feel free to use these phrases during your travels in Korea and Seoul! They'll surely make your journey more enjoyable and engaging. Safe travels!