Korean word

완행

Pronunciation

Romanizationwanhaeng

Meaning

  • nounlocal train

Example

서울까지는 완행을 타면 시간이 더 걸려요.seo ul kka ji neun wan haeng eul ta myeon si ga ni teo keol lyeo yo

It takes longer to take a local train to Seoul.

Illustration for 완행 (local train)

More examples

짐이 많으면 완행을 타는 게 편해요.chi mi ma neu myeon wan haeng eul ta neun ke pyeon hae yo

If you have a lot of luggage, it is more convenient to take a local train.

Core concept

A slower train that regularly stops at small stations to serve passengers along the route.

Common phrases

  • 완행을 타다wan haeng eul ta da

    take a local train

  • 완행이 다니다wan haeng i ta ni da

    local trains run

Similar words

보통열차potongyeolcha: A standard train service with stops at most or all stations on its route.
급행keupaeng: A train service designed for faster travel by making fewer stops.

Definition in Korean

정차 횟수가 많아 목적지까지 시간이 더 걸리지만, 지역의 작은 역까지 정기적으로 멈추어 승객을 태우는 열차를 의미한다.cheong cha hoet ssu ga ma na mok jjeok jji kka ji si ga ni teo keol li ji man chi yeo gui cha geun yeok kka ji cheong gi jeo geu ro meom chu eo seung gae geul tae u neun yeol cha reul ui mi han da

Word origin

The word comes from the Sino-Korean idea of moving slowly, combining the meanings of gentle or slow and going or traveling.

Usage tips

  • The key point is not simply low speed but wider station coverage, which makes this service practical for local travel.

Opposites

Related words

  • 완행열차wanhaengyeolchalocal trainnoun

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