Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pedestrian Bridge" in Korean
“Pedestrian Bridge” in Korean is 육교 (pronounced "yukgyo").
육교
yukgyo
Usage & Context
Pedestrian bridges or 육교 allow people to cross busy roads safely in Korean cities. Many Korean urban areas have iconic pedestrian bridges connecting districts. The Seoullo 7017 elevated walkway transformed a highway overpass into a park.
Example Sentence
육교를 건너서 저쪽으로 가세요.
Cross the pedestrian bridge and go that way.
How to use 육교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pedestrian Bridge” is 육교, romanized as yukgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
육 (yuk) sounds like 'yook' in 'book', but with a 'y' sound at the beginning. 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' in 'yogurt' but with a harder 'g' sound. The 'k' sound in 육 slightly blends into the 'g' sound of 교, making it sound like 'yook-gyo'.
More Example Sentences
Prioritizing safety when crossing a busy road.
차들이 너무 많아서 육교로 건너는 게 안전해요.
There are too many cars, so it's safer to cross by pedestrian bridge.
Admiring a scenic view from an elevated point.
저 육교 위에서 야경이 정말 멋있어요.
The night view from that pedestrian bridge is really amazing.
Discussing accessibility features of a bridge.
엘리베이터가 있는 육교라서 유모차도 쉽게 올라갈 수 있어요.
It's a pedestrian bridge with an elevator, so strollers can easily go up.
Cultural Context
육교 (yukgyo) used to be very common in Korean cities, especially before the widespread installation of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings at ground level. While many have been removed for urban redevelopment and to improve pedestrian flow at street level, some iconic ones remain, and new, more aesthetically pleasing or functional ones (like Seoullo 7017, which transformed an old overpass into a park) are being built. They are often seen as a symbol of older urban planning but are still crucial in some high-traffic areas.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
육교를 건너다.
To cross a pedestrian bridge.
육교 위에서 기다릴게.
I'll wait on the pedestrian bridge.
저 육교는 언제 생겼지?
When was that pedestrian bridge built?
Related Expressions
횡단보도
hoengdanbodo
Crosswalk
다리
dari
Bridge (general)
고가도로
gogadoro
Elevated road/overpass
지하도
jihado
Underpass/underground passage
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