Korean Dictionary
How to say "Departure Gate" in Korean
“Departure Gate” in Korean is 탑승구 (pronounced "tapseunggu").
탑승구
tapseunggu
Usage & Context
탑승구 is the gate at Korean airports where passengers board their aircraft. Incheon International Airport has over 50 탑승구 spread across two terminals. Korean airports display gate information clearly and announce boarding calls in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Example Sentence
탑승구 앞에서 기다리다가 탑승을 시작했어요.
I waited in front of the departure gate and then boarding started.
How to use 탑승구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Departure Gate” is 탑승구, romanized as tapseunggu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '탑승구' as "Tap-seung-goo." '탑' (tap) sounds like "top." '승' (seung) is like "sung" (past tense of sing). '구' (gu) is like "goo" (a sticky substance).
More Example Sentences
Answering a question about flight information at the airport.
저희 비행기는 25번 탑승구입니다.
Our flight is at gate 25.
Informing a travel companion about an update.
탑승구 변경 안내가 나왔어요.
There was an announcement about a gate change.
Expressing urgency while navigating an airport.
탑승구로 서둘러 가야겠어요. 곧 마감 시간이에요.
I should hurry to the departure gate. It's almost closing time.
Cultural Context
Korean airports, especially Incheon International Airport, are known for their clear signage and efficient operations. Information about '탑승구' (departure gates) is prominently displayed on numerous screens throughout the terminals and often announced in multiple languages (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) to accommodate international travelers. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at their gate well before boarding time, as gates can sometimes be a considerable walk from security or check-in areas.
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Common Phrases
탑승구 번호
gate number
탑승구로 이동하다
to proceed to the gate
탑승구 앞에서 기다리다
to wait in front of the gate
Related Expressions
출국장
chulgukjang
departure hall
도착 게이트
dochak geiteu
arrival gate
비행기
bihaenggi
airplane
수속
susok
check-in / procedure
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