Korean word

무임승차

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuimseungcha

Meaning

  • nounfare evasion

Example

버스에서 무임승차를 하면 안 돼.peo seu e seo mu im seung cha reul ha myeon an twae

You must not ride the bus without paying.

Illustration for 무임승차 (fare evasion)

More examples

택시에서 무임승차를 저지르면 처벌을 받을 수 있다.taek ssi e seo mu im seung cha reul cheo ji reu myeon cheo beo reul pa deul ssu it tta

If you ride in a taxi without paying, you may be punished.

Core concept

Getting onto public transport without paying the required fare, while taking the benefit of the ride for free.

Common phrases

  • 무임승차를 저지르다mu im seung cha reul cheo ji reu da

    commit fare evasion

  • 무임승차 예방mu im seung cha ye bang

    prevention of fare evasion

  • 무임승차 처벌mu im seung cha cheo beol

    fare evasion penalties

Similar words

무단승차mudanseungcha: Riding a vehicle without official permission to board is unauthorized riding.
불법승차pulbeopsseungcha: Boarding a vehicle without paying the fare in breach of a law or rule is illegal.

Definition in Korean

요금을 지불하지 않고 교통수단에 탑승하는 불법적 행위.yo geu meul chi bul ha ji an ko kyo tong su da ne tap sseung ha neun pul beop jjeok haeng wi

Word origin

It combines 무임 (muim, "without payment") with 승차 (seungcha, "boarding a vehicle"), literally describing boarding without paying.

Usage tips

  • Although it usually concerns transport, the idea can extend to enjoying a shared service without contributing to its cost.

Other meanings

  • freeloadingnoun

Opposites

  • 유료승차yuryoseungchapaid boardingnoun
  • 요금 지불yogeum chibulpayment of the farenoun

Related words

  • 무임승차범muimseungchabeomfare dodgernoun
  • 무임승차자muimseungchajafare evadernoun

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