Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tram" in Korean
“Tram” in Korean is 트램 (pronounced "teulaem").
트램
teulaem
Usage & Context
트램 is a rail vehicle running on tracks along public streets. Korea has been reintroducing 트램 systems in several cities including Daejeon and Busan as part of urban transit expansion. 트램 systems are seen as a sustainable and cost-effective addition to Korean cities' public transportation networks.
Example Sentence
이 도시에 트램 노선이 새로 생겼어요.
A new tram line has opened in this city.
How to use 트램 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tram” is 트램, romanized as teulaem.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '트' (teu), sounds like 'too' but with a lighter 't' sound. The second syllable, '램' (raem), rhymes with the English word 'ram'. Put it together: 'too-ram'.
More Example Sentences
A tourist exploring a city with a tram system.
대전에서 트램을 타고 시내를 구경했어요.
I rode the tram in Daejeon and looked around the city.
Discussing urban development and improved public transport.
새로운 트램 노선이 생겨서 교통이 더 편리해졌어요.
A new tram line has been created, making transportation more convenient.
A news report or discussion about sustainable urban planning.
트램은 환경 친화적인 대중교통 수단으로 각광받고 있어요.
Trams are gaining attention as an eco-friendly public transportation method.
Cultural Context
While trams were once common in Korea, they largely disappeared in the 1960s due to the rise of cars and subways. However, several Korean cities, like Daejeon and Busan, are now reintroducing modern tram systems (often called '노면전차' or '트램') as a sustainable and efficient urban transit solution. This reintroduction is a significant development in Korean urban planning, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
트램 정류장이 어디예요?
Where is the tram stop?
트램 타고 갈까요?
Shall we go by tram?
트램 노선도를 확인해 보세요.
Please check the tram route map.
Related Expressions
지하철
jihacheol
Subway / Metro
버스
beoseu
Bus
기차
gicha
Train
대중교통
daejunggyotong
Public transportation
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