Finding specific scenic spots like a small jetty with a beautiful sunset view requires knowing the right Korean phrases. This guide provides essential expressions for tourists asking locals for directions to such locations, helping you navigate and discover hidden gems during your travels in Korea.
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Core Concept: Sunset View Spot
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Expression: 일몰 보기 좋은 곳
Pronunciation: il-mol bo-gi jo-eun got
Meaning: A place good for watching the sunset (Sunset viewing spot) -
Expression: 작은 선착장
Pronunciation: ja-geun seon-chak-jang
Meaning: Small jetty / Small pier
Asking for Directions
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Expression: 저기요, 말씀 좀 묻겠습니다.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo, mal-sseum jom mut-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Excuse me, may I ask you something? (Polite way to approach someone) -
Expression: 실례합니다.
Pronunciation: sil-lye-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Excuse me. (Formal) -
Expression: 이 근처에 [장소] 있어요?
Pronunciation: i geun-cheo-e [jang-so] i-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Is there a [place] near here? -
Expression: 작은 선착장이 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: ja-geun seon-chak-jang-i eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the small jetty? -
Expression: 일몰 보기 좋은 곳을 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: il-mol bo-gi jo-eun go-seul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a place with a good sunset view. -
Expression: 혹시 아시는 곳 있으세요?
Pronunciation: hok-si a-si-neun got i-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: Do you happen to know a place? -
Expression: 거기까지 어떻게 가나요?
Pronunciation: geo-gi-kka-ji eo-tteo-ke ga-na-yo?
Meaning: How do I get there? -
Expression: 걸어서 갈 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: geo-reo-seo gal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I walk there? -
Expression: 여기서 멀어요?
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo meo-reo-yo?
Meaning: Is it far from here? -
Expression: 길 좀 가르쳐 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: gil jom ga-reu-chyeo ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you please show me the way?
Describing the Desired Place
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Expression: 저는 작은 선착장을 찾고 있어요.
Pronunciation: jeo-neun ja-geun seon-chak-jang-eul chat-go i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I am looking for a small jetty. -
Expression: 경치가 좋은 곳이면 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: gyeong-chi-ga jo-eun go-si-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It would be nice if it’s a place with a good view. -
Expression: 특히 일몰이 아름다운 곳을 원해요.
Pronunciation: teu-ki il-mo-ri a-reum-da-un go-seul won-hae-yo.
Meaning: I especially want a place where the sunset is beautiful. -
Expression: 조용한 곳이었으면 좋겠어요.
Pronunciation: jo-yong-han go-si-eo-sseu-myeon jo-ke-sseo-yo.
Meaning: I hope it’s a quiet place. -
Expression: 바다가 보이는 곳인가요?
Pronunciation: ba-da-ga bo-i-neun go-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it a place with an ocean view? -
Expression: 사진 찍기 좋은 곳을 찾아요.
Pronunciation: sa-jin jjik-gi jo-eun go-seul cha-ja-yo.
Meaning: I’m looking for a good place to take pictures. -
Expression: 사람들이 잘 모르는 숨겨진 장소도 괜찮아요.
Pronunciation: sa-ram-deu-ri jal mo-reu-neun sum-gyeo-jin jang-so-do gwaen-cha-na-yo.
Meaning: A hidden place that people don’t know well is also okay. -
Expression: 그곳에서 노을을 보고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: geu-go-se-seo no-eu-reul bo-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to see the sunset glow there. -
Expression: 혹시 추천해 주실 만한 곳이 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si chu-cheon-hae ju-sil man-han go-si it-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you perhaps have a place you could recommend?
Understanding Directions and Information
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Expression: 네, 저쪽으로 쭉 가시면 돼요.
Pronunciation: ne, jeo-jjo-geu-ro jjuk ga-si-myeon dwae-yo.
Meaning: Yes, you can just go straight that way. -
Expression: 오른쪽으로 도세요.
Pronunciation: o-reun-jjo-geu-ro do-se-yo.
Meaning: Turn right. -
Expression: 왼쪽으로 가세요.
Pronunciation: oen-jjo-geu-ro ga-se-yo.
Meaning: Go left. -
Expression: 여기서 가까워요.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-seo ga-kka-wo-yo.
Meaning: It’s close from here. -
Expression: 걸어서 10분 정도 걸려요.
Pronunciation: geo-reo-seo sip-bun jeong-do geol-lyeo-yo.
Meaning: It takes about 10 minutes on foot. -
Expression: 조금 멀어요. 버스를 타셔야 해요.
Pronunciation: jo-geum meo-reo-yo. beo-seu-reul ta-syeo-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: It’s a bit far. You should take the bus. -
Expression: 아, 저기 보이는 작은 부두 말씀이시군요.
Pronunciation: a, jeo-gi bo-i-neun ja-geun bu-du mal-sseu-mi-si-gun-yo.
Meaning: Ah, you mean that small pier over there. (부두/budu is another word for pier/jetty) -
Expression: 거기가 일몰 명소예요.
Pronunciation: geo-gi-ga il-mol myeong-so-ye-yo.
Meaning: That place is famous for its sunset. (Sunset spot) -
Expression: 저녁에는 사람들이 좀 많을 수도 있어요.
Pronunciation: jeo-nyeo-ge-neun sa-ram-deu-ri jom ma-neul su-do i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: There might be quite a few people in the evening. -
Expression: 길 건너편에 있어요.
Pronunciation: gil geon-neo-pyeo-ne i-sseo-yo.
Meaning: It’s across the street. -
Expression: 해변을 따라 쭉 걸어가세요.
Pronunciation: hae-byeo-neul tta-ra jjuk geo-reo-ga-se-yo.
Meaning: Walk straight along the beach.
Cultural Tips
When approaching someone for directions in Korea, always start with a polite greeting like 저기요 (jeo-gi-yo – Excuse me) or 실례합니다 (sil-lye-ham-ni-da – Excuse me, formal). This shows respect.
Using polite verb endings like -요 (-yo) or -ㅂ니다/습니다 (-m/seum-ni-da) is crucial when speaking to strangers, especially those older than you. Avoid using casual language (반말 – ban-mal).
Koreans are generally helpful to tourists. If someone takes the time to explain directions, show your appreciation clearly by saying 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da – Thank you) or 정말 감사합니다 (jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da – Thank you very much).
Don’t be discouraged if someone seems hesitant or says they don’t know. Simply thank them politely and try asking someone else. Sometimes people are shy about their English ability or genuinely unsure.
If directions seem complicated, you can politely ask 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요? (da-si han-beon mal-sseum-hae ju-si-ge-sseo-yo? – Could you please say that again?).
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A tourist (A) approaches a local resident (B) near a coastal area to ask about a good spot to watch the sunset, specifically mentioning a small jetty.
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Expression: A: 저기요, 실례합니다. 말씀 좀 묻겠습니다.
Pronunciation: A: jeo-gi-yo, sil-lye-ham-ni-da. mal-sseum jom mut-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Excuse me. May I ask you something? -
Expression: B: 네, 말씀하세요.
Pronunciation: B: ne, mal-sseum-ha-se-yo.
Meaning: B: Yes, go ahead. -
Expression: A: 이 근처에 일몰 보기 좋은 작은 선착장이 있다고 들었어요. 혹시 어딘지 아시나요?
Pronunciation: A: i geun-cheo-e il-mol bo-gi jo-eun ja-geun seon-chak-jang-i it-da-go deu-reo-sseo-yo. hok-si eo-din-ji a-si-na-yo?
Meaning: A: I heard there’s a small jetty near here that’s good for watching the sunset. Do you happen to know where it is? -
Expression: B: 아, 네. 저쪽 해변 끝에 작은 부두가 하나 있어요. 거기가 경치가 아주 좋아요.
Pronunciation: B: a, ne. jeo-jjok hae-byeon kkeu-te ja-geun bu-du-ga ha-na i-sseo-yo. geo-gi-ga gyeong-chi-ga a-ju jo-a-yo.
Meaning: B: Ah, yes. There’s a small pier at the end of the beach over there. The view there is very good. -
Expression: A: 여기서 많이 먼가요? 어떻게 가야 해요?
Pronunciation: A: yeo-gi-seo ma-ni meon-ga-yo? eo-tteo-ke ga-ya hae-yo?
Meaning: A: Is it very far from here? How should I get there? -
Expression: B: 아니요, 멀지 않아요. 이 길 따라서 해변 쪽으로 쭉 걸어가시면 돼요. 한 15분 정도 걸릴 거예요.
Pronunciation: B: a-ni-yo, meol-ji a-na-yo. i gil tta-ra-seo hae-byeon jjo-geu-ro jjuk geo-reo-ga-si-myeon dwae-yo. han si-bo-bun jeong-do geol-lil geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: B: No, it’s not far. Just walk straight down this road towards the beach. It will take about 15 minutes. -
Expression: A: 아, 그렇군요! 정말 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: A: a, geu-reo-kun-yo! jeong-mal gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: A: Oh, I see! Thank you very much! -
Expression: B: 네, 좋은 시간 보내세요!
Pronunciation: B: ne, jo-eun si-gan bo-nae-se-yo!
Meaning: B: You’re welcome, have a good time!
Practice Tips
Practice these phrases out loud! Imagine you’re actually in Korea asking for directions~ Try substituting different places like 카페 (ka-pe – cafe) or 공원 (gong-won – park) into the sentences.
Role-play the conversation example with a friend or study partner. One person can be the tourist and the other the local. This helps build confidence!
Listen to how locals give directions in Korean dramas or videos to get used to the flow and common expressions. Pay attention to words like 이쪽 (i-jjok – this way), 저쪽 (jeo-jjok – that way), 오른쪽 (o-reun-jjok – right side), 왼쪽 (oen-jjok – left side).
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Trying to communicate is the most important step. Most Koreans will appreciate your effort to speak their language. 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
