Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shuttle Bus" in Korean
“Shuttle Bus” in Korean is 셔틀버스 (pronounced "syeoteul beoseu").
셔틀버스
syeoteul beoseu
Usage & Context
셔틀버스 are operated by Korean companies, universities, and shopping centers to transport employees and visitors between fixed points. Many Korean conglomerates (대기업) provide free 셔틀버스 for employees commuting from major subway stations. Airport hotels in Korea run 24-hour 셔틀버스 services to and from Incheon Airport.
Example Sentence
회사 셔틀버스가 역에서 출발해요.
The company shuttle bus departs from the station.
How to use 셔틀버스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shuttle Bus” is 셔틀버스, romanized as syeoteul beoseu.
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '셔틀버스' is pronounced 'shuh-teul buh-seu'. '셔' sounds like 'shuh' in 'shutter'. '틀' is like 'teul' in 'tulle'. '버' is like 'buh' in 'butter'. '스' is like 'soo' but with a very light 's' sound, similar to 'sue' without the 'oo'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a regular shuttle bus schedule for students.
학교 셔틀버스가 매 시간 정각에 출발해요.
The school shuttle bus departs every hour on the hour.
Asking for directions to a shuttle bus at an airport or hotel.
공항까지 가는 셔틀버스 타는 곳이 어디예요?
Where is the shuttle bus stop for the airport?
Highlighting a free service provided by a shopping center.
주말에는 쇼핑몰 셔틀버스가 무료로 운행돼요.
On weekends, the shopping mall shuttle bus operates for free.
Cultural Context
Shuttle buses ('셔틀버스') are a common and convenient mode of transport in Korea. Many large companies (대기업), universities, and shopping malls provide free shuttle services for their employees, students, and customers, often connecting to major subway stations or transport hubs. Airport hotels also frequently offer 24-hour shuttle services to and from Incheon International Airport, making travel much easier for visitors.
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Common Phrases
셔틀버스 시간표
Shuttle bus schedule
셔틀버스 타는 곳
Shuttle bus stop/boarding area
셔틀버스 운행
Shuttle bus operation
Related Expressions
통근버스
tonggeun beoseu
Commuter bus
순환버스
sunhwan beoseu
Loop bus / Circular bus
무료 셔틀
muryo syeoteul
Free shuttle
버스 정류장
beoseu jeongnyujang
Bus stop
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