Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toll" in Korean
“Toll” in Korean is 통행료 (pronounced "tonghaeung-nyo").
통행료
tonghaeung-nyo
Usage & Context
Tolls are charged on most Korean highways and expressways. Drivers can pay with cash or electronic toll collection systems, which are convenient for rental cars.
Example Sentence
고속도로 통행료를 내야 해요.
I need to pay the highway toll.
How to use 통행료 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toll” is 통행료, romanized as tonghaeung-nyo.
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 통행료.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'Tong' like the English word 'tongue'. 'Haeung' is a bit tricky; 'hae' sounds like 'hay' and 'ung' like 'ung' in 'sung'. 'Nyo' is like 'yo' with an 'n' sound at the beginning. The 'h' sound in 'haeung' is very light.
More Example Sentences
Explaining how an electronic toll system was used.
하이패스로 통행료를 자동으로 냈어요.
I paid the toll automatically with Hi-Pass.
Asking about the cost of a highway toll.
고속도로 통행료가 얼마예요?
How much is the highway toll?
Noting the required payment method for a toll.
통행료를 현금으로 내야 해요.
I need to pay the toll in cash.
Cultural Context
Most major highways and expressways in Korea require a toll. The most common way to pay is using the 'Hi-Pass' system, an electronic toll collection system similar to EZ-Pass or FasTrak. Cars equipped with a Hi-Pass device can pass through dedicated lanes without stopping. For rental cars, it's common to either have a Hi-Pass device or pay manually at a toll booth, often with cash or credit card. Be aware of the different lanes at toll gates.
Editorial note
We review entries like 통행료 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
통행료 내다
to pay a toll
통행료 면제
toll exemption
통행료 징수
toll collection
Related Expressions
요금
yogeum
fee, charge (general term)
하이패스
hai-paeseu
Hi-Pass (electronic toll system)
고속도로
gosok-doro
highway
지불하다
jibulhada
to pay
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