Korean Dictionary
How to say "Traffic Sign" in Korean
“Traffic Sign” in Korean is 교통 표지판 (pronounced "gyotong pyojipan").
교통 표지판
gyotong pyojipan
Usage & Context
교통 표지판 are standardized road signs used throughout Korea to regulate, warn, and inform road users. Korean 교통 표지판 follow international conventions and include text in Korean with some in English at tourist areas. Failure to observe 교통 표지판 can result in traffic fines in Korea.
Example Sentence
교통 표지판을 잘 보고 안전하게 운전하세요.
Drive safely by paying careful attention to traffic signs.
How to use 교통 표지판 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Traffic Sign” is 교통 표지판, romanized as gyotong pyojipan.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 교통 표지판.
Pronunciation Guide
교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' in 'yogurt' but with a harder 'g' and 'y'. 통 (tong) sounds like 'tong' in 'tongue'. 표 (pyo) sounds like 'pyo' in 'pyramid'. 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 판 (pan) sounds like 'pan' in 'pantry'. Put it together as 'gyo-tong pyo-jee-pan' with even stress.
More Example Sentences
Commenting on new road infrastructure.
새로 생긴 도로에 교통 표지판이 아직 없어요.
There are no traffic signs yet on the newly built road.
Explaining a specific traffic sign.
이 교통 표지판은 주차 금지를 의미해요.
This traffic sign means no parking.
Giving driving advice.
운전 중에는 교통 표지판을 잘 봐야 해요.
You must pay close attention to traffic signs while driving.
Cultural Context
Korean traffic signs largely follow international standards, so many will be familiar to foreign drivers. However, some signs include Korean text, which can be a challenge. In major tourist areas, you might find English translations. Ignoring these signs can lead to fines, as traffic laws are strictly enforced.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
교통 표지판을 따르다
To follow traffic signs
교통 표지판 설치
Installation of traffic signs
교통 표지판 위반
Violation of traffic signs
Related Expressions
신호등
sinodeung
Traffic light
도로 표지판
doro pyojipan
Road sign (broader term)
안전 표지판
anjeon pyojipan
Safety sign
교통 규칙
gyotong gyuchik
Traffic rules
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