English–Korean

“railroad” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheoldo

Example

이 마을에는 철도가 없어요.i ma eu re neun cheol do ga eop sseo yo

There is no railroad in this town.

Illustration for 철도 (railroad)

How to say “railroad” in Korean

“Railroad” in Korean is 철도 (cheoldo).

A rail network viewed as both the tracks and the system that keeps trains running.

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

Example sentences with 철도

출근할 때 철도를 이용하면 일찍 도착해요.chul geun hal ttae cheol do reul i yong ha myeon il jjik to cha kae yo

If you use the railway to commute, you will arrive early.

Tips for using 철도

  • In transport names and public information, this word usually points to the rail system rather than to one individual train.

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