Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ticket" in Korean
“Ticket” in Korean is 티켓 (pronounced "Tiket").
티켓
Tiket
Usage & Context
Used for transportation, events, and attractions. 입장권 (entrance ticket) is used for places like museums and palaces. 승차권 (boarding pass/transport ticket) is for transportation. Online booking for popular K-pop concerts and events is extremely competitive.
Example Sentence
경복궁 입장 티켓은 온라인으로 미리 예매하세요.
Please book the Gyeongbokgung entrance ticket online in advance.
How to use 티켓 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ticket” is 티켓, romanized as Tiket.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 티켓.
Pronunciation Guide
티 (ti) sounds like 'tee' in 'tea'. 켓 (ket) sounds like 'ket' in 'kettle', but with a slightly softer 't' sound at the end. The stress is fairly even, or slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Expressing disappointment about a popular event.
콘서트 티켓은 이미 매진됐어요.
The concert tickets are already sold out.
Buying tickets at a cinema box office.
영화 티켓 두 장 주세요.
Please give me two movie tickets.
Information provided at an attraction's entrance.
입장 티켓은 여기서 구매하실 수 있습니다.
You can purchase entrance tickets here.
Cultural Context
While '티켓' is a general term for tickets (like concert or movie tickets), Koreans often use more specific terms depending on the context. For entrance to places like museums, palaces, or theme parks, '입장권' (ipjanggwon) is commonly used. For transportation like trains or buses, '승차권' (seungchagwon) is preferred. Online booking for popular events, especially K-pop concerts, is extremely competitive, often requiring fast fingers and good internet connection to secure a '티켓'. Digital tickets are widely used.
Editorial note
We review entries like 티켓 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
티켓 예매
ticket reservation
티켓 구매
ticket purchase
티켓 확인
ticket check
Related Expressions
입장권
ipjanggwon
entrance ticket
승차권
seungchagwon
boarding pass, transport ticket
예매하다
yemaehada
to book, to reserve (tickets)
매진
maejin
sold out
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