Korean Dictionary
How to say “Subway” in Korean
지하철
Jihacheol
BeginnerTravel
Usage & Context
Seoul's subway system is one of the best in the world — clean, punctual, and extensive. The app T-map or Naver Map helps navigate it. You can pay with a T-money card (티머니). Announcements are in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.
Example Sentence
지하철로 가면 훨씬 빠를 거예요.
If you go by subway, it'll be much faster.
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