Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pedestrian Zone" in Korean
“Pedestrian Zone” in Korean is 보행자 전용 구역 (pronounced "bohaengja jeonyong guyeok").
보행자 전용 구역
bohaengja jeonyong guyeok
Usage & Context
보행자 전용 구역 are car-free areas designated for pedestrians in Korean cities. Myeongdong and Insadong in Seoul are famous examples of 보행자 전용 구역 where tourists and locals shop and dine freely. Many Korean cities have expanded 보행자 전용 구역 as part of urban renewal and livability initiatives.
Example Sentence
명동은 보행자 전용 구역이라 차가 들어올 수 없어요.
Myeongdong is a pedestrian zone so cars cannot enter.
How to use 보행자 전용 구역 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pedestrian Zone” is 보행자 전용 구역, romanized as bohaengja jeonyong guyeok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
보행자 (bohaengja) sounds like 'boh-haeng-jah', with 'boh' like 'bow' and 'haeng' like 'hang'. 전용 (jeonyong) sounds like 'jeon-yong', similar to 'john-yong'. 구역 (guyeok) sounds like 'goo-yeok', where 'yeok' rhymes with 'yolk'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a traffic restriction.
이 거리는 보행자 전용 구역이라 차가 못 들어와요.
This street is a pedestrian zone, so cars can't enter.
Describing weekend activities in a city.
주말에는 보행자 전용 구역에서 다양한 행사가 열려요.
On weekends, various events are held in the pedestrian zone.
Giving an example of a famous pedestrian area.
명동은 대표적인 보행자 전용 구역 중 하나예요.
Myeongdong is one of the representative pedestrian zones.
Cultural Context
Many popular shopping and tourist areas in Korea, such as Myeongdong and Insadong in Seoul, are designated as 보행자 전용 구역. These car-free zones are vibrant hubs for shopping, dining, and street performances, creating a pleasant environment for pedestrians. They are often part of urban planning initiatives to enhance livability and promote local businesses.
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Common Phrases
여기 보행자 전용 구역이에요.
This is a pedestrian zone here.
보행자 전용 구역에서는 조심하세요.
Be careful in pedestrian zones.
보행자 전용 구역으로 지정되었어요.
It has been designated as a pedestrian zone.
Related Expressions
차 없는 거리
cha eomneun geori
car-free street
보도
bodo
sidewalk/pavement
상점가
sangjeomga
shopping district
광장
gwangjang
plaza/square
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