Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Bus" in Korean
“School Bus” in Korean is 스쿨버스 (pronounced "seukul beoseu").
스쿨버스
seukul beoseu
Usage & Context
A school bus is a vehicle that transports students to and from school. Some Korean schools provide bus services for students who live far away. The school bus is an important transportation option for many students.
Example Sentence
스쿨버스를 타고 학교에 가요.
I take the school bus to school.
How to use 스쿨버스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Bus” is 스쿨버스, romanized as seukul beoseu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
This is a direct transliteration of 'school bus'. For 스쿨 (seukul), 'seu' sounds like 'sue', and 'kul' sounds like 'cool'. For 버스 (beoseu), 'beo' is like 'buh' (as in 'butter'), and 'seu' is again like 'sue'.
More Example Sentences
A student explaining their daily commute method.
우리 집은 학교에서 멀어서 스쿨버스를 타야 해요.
My house is far from school, so I have to take the school bus.
A warning about punctuality for students.
아침에 스쿨버스 놓치면 지각이에요.
If you miss the school bus in the morning, you'll be late.
A student sharing a pleasant memory or daily joy.
스쿨버스 안에서 친구들이랑 수다 떠는 게 제일 즐거워요.
Chatting with friends on the school bus is the most fun.
Cultural Context
While common in many Western countries, dedicated '스쿨버스' (school buses) are not as universally prevalent for public schools in Korea, especially in urban areas with excellent public transportation. They are more commonly seen for private schools, international schools, or schools in rural regions. Many Korean students rely on regular city buses or subways for their daily commute.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
스쿨버스 타다
to take the school bus
스쿨버스 정류장
school bus stop
스쿨버스 시간표
school bus timetable
Related Expressions
통학버스
tonghak beoseu
commuter bus (for school/work, broader)
셔틀버스
syeoteul beoseu
shuttle bus (general term)
시내버스
sinaebuseu
city bus
지하철
jihacheol
subway
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