Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toll Gate" in Korean
“Toll Gate” in Korean is 통행료 (pronounced "tonghaengnyo").
통행료
tonghaengnyo
Usage & Context
통행료 is the fee paid to use Korean expressways (고속도로). Korea has an extensive expressway network and 통행료 collection is modernized through Hi-Pass, a contactless electronic payment system. The Hi-Pass system allows cars to pass through 통행료 gates without stopping significantly reducing congestion.
Example Sentence
고속도로를 이용하면 통행료를 내야 해요.
You need to pay a toll when using the expressway.
How to use 통행료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toll Gate” is 통행료, romanized as tonghaengnyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for "통행료" is "tong-heng-nyoh." "Tong" is like "tong" in "tongue," "haeng" is like "heng" in "hang" (but with a softer 'h'), and "nyo" is like "nyoh" in "onion" (but starting with 'n'). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Explaining payment methods at a toll booth to a passenger.
하이패스가 없으면 통행료를 현금으로 내야 해요.
If you don't have Hi-Pass, you have to pay the toll in cash.
Commenting on the cost of using a specific road.
이 고속도로는 통행료가 좀 비싼 편이에요.
This expressway's toll fee is a bit expensive.
Describing a choice made to avoid tolls during a trip.
통행료를 절약하기 위해 국도를 이용했어요.
I used a national road to save on toll fees.
Cultural Context
통행료 specifically refers to the 'toll fee' rather than the 'toll gate' itself (which would be 톨게이트 or 요금소). Korea's expressways (고속도로) are extensive and well-maintained, but using them requires paying a 통행료. The Hi-Pass system is ubiquitous, allowing drivers to pass through toll booths (요금소) without stopping, making travel much more efficient. Many cars are equipped with Hi-Pass devices, reflecting the high adoption of this technology.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
통행료를 내다
To pay the toll fee
통행료 할인
Toll fee discount
통행료가 얼마예요?
How much is the toll fee?
Related Expressions
톨게이트
tolgeiteu
Toll gate (loanword)
요금소
yogemso
Toll booth/station
하이패스
haipaeseu
Hi-Pass (electronic toll collection system)
고속도로
gosokdoro
Expressway
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