Korean word

승객

Pronunciation

Romanizationseunggaek

Meaning

  • nounpassenger

Example

택시 안에 승객이 세 명 있었어요.taek ssi a ne seung gae gi se myeong i sseo sseo yo

There were three passengers in the taxi.

Illustration for 승객 (passenger)

More examples

버스 정류장에 승객이 줄을 서 있어요.peo seu cheong nyu jang e seung gae gi chu reul seo i sseo yo

Passengers are lining up at the bus stop.

Core concept

A traveler who is riding in transport rather than operating it.

Common phrases

  • 승객 명단seung gaek myeong dan

    passenger list

  • 승객 안내 방송seung gaek an nae pang song

    passenger information announcement

  • 승객 수seung gaek su

    passenger count

Similar words

손님sonnim: A person who visits a place or pays for service, such as at a restaurant or store.
탑승객tapsseunggaek: A traveler who has boarded a vehicle, especially one mentioned in formal announcements.

Definition in Korean

교통수단을 이용해 이동하는 사람을 뜻하는 명사로, 지하철·버스·비행기 등에서 타고 있는 사람을 말한다.kyo tong su da neul i yong hae i dong ha neun sa ra meul tteu ta neun myeong sa ro chi ha cheol peo seu pi haeng gi teung e seo ta go in neun sa ra meul mal han da

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean elements mean ride and guest, creating the image of a guest traveling in a vehicle.

Usage tips

  • In transport announcements and signs, this word identifies the people who are being transported and distinguishes them from staff and operators.

Opposites

Related words

  • 승객명단seunggaengmyeongdanpassenger listnoun
  • 승객서비스seunggaeksseobiseupassenger servicenoun

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