English–Korean

“public transportation” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaejunggyotong

Example

서울에서는 대중교통이 편리해요.seo u re seo neun tae jung gyo tong i pyeol li hae yo

Public transportation is convenient in Seoul.

Illustration for 대중교통 (public transportation)

How to say “public transportation” in Korean

“Public transportation” in Korean is 대중교통 (taejunggyotong).

A shared transport system, with buses and subways carrying people along regular routes.

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

Example sentences with 대중교통

퇴근 시간에는 대중교통을 이용하는 사람이 많아요.toe geun si ga ne neun tae jung gyo tong eul i yong ha neun sa ra mi ma na yo

During rush hour, many people use public transportation.

Tips for using 대중교통

  • Here, public describes who can use the service, not whether the ride is free.

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