Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ferry" in Korean
“Ferry” in Korean is 페리 (pronounced "peri").
페리
peri
Usage & Context
A ferry is a common transportation method in Korea, especially for traveling to islands. Many tourists use ferries to visit popular island destinations like Jeju Island or the islands in the West Sea.
Example Sentence
제주도로 가는 페리를 탔어요.
I took a ferry to Jeju Island.
How to use 페리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ferry” is 페리, romanized as peri.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 페리.
Pronunciation Guide
페 (pe) sounds like 'peh' in 'pet.' 리 (ri) sounds like 'ree' in 'tree.' Combine them as 'peh-ree.' It's a direct transliteration of the English word 'ferry,' with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Planning a trip to an island destination.
울릉도 가는 페리 표를 예매했어요.
I booked a ferry ticket to Ulleungdo.
Describing an experience while traveling by ferry.
페리 안에서 바다 경치를 구경했어요.
I enjoyed the sea view inside the ferry.
Checking travel conditions or relaying news about transportation.
날씨가 안 좋아서 페리 운항이 취소될 수도 있대요.
They say the ferry service might be canceled due to bad weather.
Cultural Context
Ferries (페리) are a crucial mode of transportation in Korea, especially for connecting the mainland to its many islands, such as the popular Jeju Island (제주도) and Ulleungdo (울릉도). Taking a ferry is often part of the travel experience itself, offering scenic views of the coastline and islands. Many Korean ferries are large enough to accommodate cars and trucks, making island travel convenient for both residents and tourists. Following past incidents, ferry safety regulations are now very strict.
Editorial note
We review entries like 페리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
페리를 타다
to take a ferry
페리 운항
ferry service / operation
페리 터미널
ferry terminal
Related Expressions
배
bae
boat / ship (general term)
여객선
yeo-gaek-seon
passenger ship
선착장
seon-chak-jang
ferry terminal / pier
제주도
Je-ju-do
Jeju Island (a common ferry destination)
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