Korean word

급행

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeupaeng

Meaning

  • nounexpress train

Example

다음 열차는 급행입니다.ta eum yeol cha neun keu paeng im ni da

The next train is an express.

Illustration for 급행 (express train)

More examples

급행 시간표를 먼저 확인하세요.keu paeng si gan pyo reul meon jeo hwa gin ha se yo

Please check the express timetable first.

Core concept

A service that travels faster by stopping at fewer stations along the route.

Common phrases

  • 급행 버스keu paeng peo seu

    express bus

  • 급행 시간표keu paeng si gan pyo

    express schedule

  • 급행 좌석keu paeng chwa seok

    express seats

Similar words

완행wanhaeng: A local train that stops at every station, including smaller ones, along its route.
직통chiktong: A nonstop train service that goes straight to its destination without stopping at intermediate ones.
특급teukkkeup: A limited-stop train service for long-distance travel that gives priority to speed.

Definition in Korean

정차역을 줄여 같은 구간을 더 빨리 이동하는 운행 형태나 그 열차·버스.cheong cha yeo geul chu ryeo ka teun ku ga neul teo ppal li i dong ha neun un haeng hyeong tae na keu yeol cha peo seu

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines words meaning rapid and travel, giving it the sense of moving quickly from place to place.

Usage tips

  • Stopping patterns vary by route, so checking the station list before boarding helps prevent passing the intended destination.

Opposites

Related words

  • 급행열차keupaengyeolchaexpress trainnoun

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