Korean word

갈아타다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaratada

Meaning

  • verbtransfer

Example

여기서 갈아타면 더 빨라요.yeo gi seo ka ra ta myeon teo ppal la yo

It's faster if you transfer here.

Illustration for 갈아타다 (transfer)

More examples

버스에서 갈아타요.peo seu e seo ka ra ta yo

I change buses.

Core concept

Change vehicles partway through a journey and continue on the next one.

Common phrases

  • 버스에서 갈아타요peo seu e seo ka ra ta yo

    transfer from a bus

  • 환승역에서 갈아타다hwan seung yeo ge seo ka ra ta da

    transfer at a transfer station

Similar words

환승하다hwanseunghada: Transfer between subway lines, buses, or other public transport during a trip.
타다tada: Ride or travel in a vehicle after getting on it.
내리다naerida: Leave a bus, train, taxi, or other vehicle after riding in it.
바꿔타다pakkwotada: Switch to a different vehicle or seat and continue riding.

Definition in Korean

여러 구간을 이어 가기 위해 중간 지점에서 다른 교통수단으로 바꿔 타다yeo reo ku ga neul i eo ka gi wi hae chung gan chi jeo me seo ta reun kyo tong su da neu ro pa kkwo ta da

Word origin

The verb combines a form of the verb meaning change with the verb meaning ride, creating the idea of changing vehicles to continue traveling.

Usage tips

  • The word focuses on changing from one bus, train, or subway to another, rather than simply changing a route or direction.

Opposites

  • 직행하다chikaenghadago directlyverb

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