Korean word

보행자

Pronunciation

Romanizationpohaengja

Meaning

  • nounpedestrian

Example

횡단보도에서는 보행자가 우선입니다.hoeng dan bo do e seo neun po haeng ja ga u seo nim ni da

Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks.

Illustration for 보행자 (pedestrian)

More examples

밤길에는 보행자 안전을 위해 밝은 옷을 입으세요.pam gi re neun po haeng ja an jeo neul wi hae pal geun o seul i beu se yo

On roads at night, wear bright clothing for pedestrian safety.

Core concept

A person moving on foot along a road or sidewalk, viewed as part of the surrounding traffic.

Common phrases

  • 보행자 안전po haeng ja an jeon

    pedestrian safety

  • 보행자 보호po haeng ja po ho

    pedestrian protection

Similar words

사람saram: A single human being viewed as an individual.
길 가는 사람kil kaneun saram: A person walking along a road in ordinary conversation.
걸어가는 사람keoreoganeun saram: A person walking toward a destination in everyday situations.
행인haengin: A passerby moving through a street or other public place.

Definition in Korean

도로 또는 인도에서 걸어서 이동하는 사람을 이르는 말.to ro tto neun in do e seo keo reo seo i dong ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning walking and person, so its form points directly to someone traveling on foot.

Usage tips

  • It is common in traffic signs, safety notices, and news, so it sounds more formal than everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • passerbynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 보행pohaengwalkingnoun
  • 보행하다pohaenghadawalkverb

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