English–Korean

“highway” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkosokttoro

Example

고속도로를 타고 서울에 가요.ko sok tto ro reul ta go seo u re ka yo

I take the highway to Seoul.

Illustration for 고속도로 (highway)

How to say “highway” in Korean

“Highway” in Korean is 고속도로 (kosokttoro).

A broad, vehicle-only road designed for fast travel, with access limited to designated entrances and exits.

Full entry for 고속도로: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 고속도로

고속도로가 심하게 막혀서 늦었어요.ko sok tto ro ga sim ha ge ma kyeo seo neu seo sseo yo

The highway was severely congested, so I was late.

Tips for using 고속도로

  • Korean often uses a verb corresponding to ride when describing highway travel, a useful contrast with English drive.

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