Korean Dictionary
How to say "Train Station" in Korean
“Train Station” in Korean is 기차역 (pronounced "gichayeok").
기차역
gichayeok
Usage & Context
Korean train stations range from historic buildings to sleek modern transit hubs. Seoul Station combines a preserved historic building with a modern glass addition. KTX high-speed train stations are designed for efficiency and passenger comfort.
Example Sentence
서울역은 역사적인 건물과 현대적인 건물이 함께 있어요.
Seoul Station has both a historic and modern building together.
How to use 기차역 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Train Station” is 기차역, romanized as gichayeok.
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 기차역.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '기차역' is pronounced as 'gee-cha-yuck'. '기' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. '차' sounds like 'cha' in 'chai tea'. '역' sounds like 'yuck' but with a softer 'y' and a 'k' at the end, where the 'eo' is like the 'o' in 'love'.
More Example Sentences
Asking for directions to the next stop.
다음 기차역은 어디예요?
Where is the next train station?
Suggesting a meeting point with a friend.
기차역 앞에서 만날까요?
Shall we meet in front of the train station?
Inquiring about high-speed train services at a station.
이 기차역은 KTX도 서나요?
Does KTX also stop at this train station?
Cultural Context
Korean train stations, especially major ones like Seoul Station (서울역) or Busan Station (부산역), are often more than just transit points. They are large complexes featuring shopping malls, restaurants, and sometimes even hotels, serving as bustling urban hubs. They reflect Korea's highly efficient public transportation system and modern urban planning, connecting cities across the country via KTX (Korea Train eXpress).
Editorial note
We review entries like 기차역 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
기차역으로 가주세요.
Please take me to the train station.
기차역이 어디예요?
Where is the train station?
서울역에서 만나요.
Let's meet at Seoul Station.
Related Expressions
기차
gicha
train
지하철역
jihacheollyeok
subway station
버스 정류장
beoseu jeongnyujang
bus stop
공항
gonghang
airport
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