English–Korean
“get on” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationollatada
Example
자전거에 올라탔어요.cha jeon geo e ol la ta sseo yo
I got on the bicycle.
How to say “get on” in Korean
“Get on” in Korean is 올라타다 (ollatada).
Moving up onto something and then riding, sitting, or standing on it.
Example sentences with 올라타다
오토바이에 올라타면 안전장비를 꼭 착용하세요.o to ba i e ol la ta myeon an jeon jang bi reul kkok cha gyong ha se yo
When you get on a motorcycle, be sure to wear safety gear.
Tips for using 올라타다
- It gives a more physical picture than English get on, so it is especially useful for bicycles, motorcycles, and horses, while ordinary public transport often uses a more general verb.