Asking for Directions
Use these phrases to ask strangers on the street for directions to places like a convenience store or a subway station.
Key Phrases
실례합니다.
politesillyehamnida
Excuse me.
A polite, fixed formula to approach a stranger.
저기요.
neutraljeogiyo
Excuse me.
An everyday way to call for someone's attention on the street.
편의점 어디에 있어요?
neutralpyeonuijeom eodie isseoyo?
Where is the convenience store?
You can replace '편의점' (convenience store) with any other place.
여기 어디예요?
neutralyeogi eodiyeyo?
Where is this place?
Useful if you are completely lost.
여기 가까워요?
neutralyeogi gakkawoyo?
Is it close by?
Use this to check if you can walk there.
저기 앞에 있어요.
neutraljeogi ape isseoyo.
It is over there in front.
Listen for this when someone points you in the right direction.
잘 몰라요.
neutraljal mollayo.
I'm not sure.
Literally means 'I don't know well'.
고마워요.
neutralgomawoyo.
Thank you.
The standard everyday way to say thank you.
감사합니다.
politegamsahamnida.
Thank you very much.
A formal thank you, very respectful for strangers.