Korean Dictionary
How to say "Arrival" in Korean
“Arrival” in Korean is 도착 (pronounced "dochak").
도착
dochak
Usage & Context
도착 means arrival and is displayed on boards at airports, train stations, and bus terminals throughout Korea. Korean transportation apps provide real-time 도착 tracking for trains and buses. The phrase 도착했어요 (I have arrived) is commonly used in Korean text messages to notify friends or family of one's location.
Example Sentence
열차 도착 예정 시간이 언제예요?
What is the expected arrival time of the train?
How to use 도착 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Arrival” is 도착, romanized as dochak.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 도착.
Pronunciation Guide
도 (do) sounds like 'doe' as in a female deer. 착 (chak) sounds like 'chock' as in 'chock-full'. The stress is typically on the first syllable, 'do'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
도착합니다
dochakhamnida
Formal declarative form, commonly used in public announcements.
Casual (반말)
도착했어
dochakhaesseo
Casual past tense declarative, used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Checking a bus tracking app for updates.
버스 도착 시간이 늦어지고 있어요.
The bus arrival time is being delayed.
Notifying a friend about travel plans.
공항 도착하면 전화할게.
I'll call you when I arrive at the airport.
Expressing relief and excitement after a long journey.
드디어 목적지에 도착했어요!
We finally arrived at our destination!
Cultural Context
도착 (dochak) is the counterpart to 출발 (chulbal) and is equally prevalent in Korean daily life. You'll see it on all transportation schedules and hear it in announcements at airports, train stations, and bus terminals. It's also very commonly used in text messages, such as '도착했어요!' (dochakhaesseoyo! - I've arrived!) to quickly inform friends or family that you've reached your destination safely. This quick notification is a common courtesy, especially when meeting someone or arriving home after a trip.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
도착했어요!
I've arrived!
도착 시간
Arrival time
도착 안내
Arrival information
Related Expressions
도착하다
dochakhada
To arrive (verb)
도착지
dochakji
Destination, arrival point
출발
chulbal
Departure (antonym)
도착 예정 시간
dochak yejeong sigan
Estimated arrival time
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