Korean Dictionary
How to say "Turn right" in Korean
“Turn right” in Korean is 오른쪽으로 가세요 (pronounced "Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo").
오른쪽으로 가세요
Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo
Usage & Context
A directional instruction. 오른쪽 means right side. For left: 왼쪽으로 가세요. These direction words are essential for getting around. Korean address systems can be complex, so knowing how to interpret directional guidance from locals is very practical.
Example Sentence
저 편의점에서 오른쪽으로 가세요. 바로 보일 거예요.
Turn right at that convenience store. You'll see it right away.
How to use 오른쪽으로 가세요 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Turn right” is 오른쪽으로 가세요, romanized as Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
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 오른쪽으로 가세요.
Pronunciation Guide
"Oreunjjogeuro gaseyo" sounds like "OH-reun-jjoh-geu-roh GAH-seh-yo." "Oh-reun" is like "oh-run." "Jjoh-geu-roh" is like "joh-guh-roh" but with a tense 'jj' sound. "Gah-seh-yo" is like "gah-say-yo." The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on "OH-reun" and "GAH."
Formal & Casual Forms
Casual (반말)
오른쪽으로 가
Oreunjjogeuro ga
This is the casual form, dropping the polite '-seyo' ending.
More Example Sentences
A local giving precise directions in a neighborhood.
다음 골목에서 오른쪽으로 가세요.
Turn right at the next alley.
More detailed directional guidance using a landmark.
저 건물 지나서 오른쪽으로 꺾으세요.
Go past that building and turn right.
Indicating the location of a facility within a building.
오른쪽으로 가면 화장실이 있어요.
If you go right, there's a restroom.
Cultural Context
When asking for directions in Korea, you'll frequently hear "오른쪽으로 가세요" (turn right) or "왼쪽으로 가세요" (turn left). It's common for Koreans to point with their entire hand or arm rather than just a finger, which is considered more polite. Pay attention to landmarks mentioned, as they are often used in conjunction with directional terms, like '저 편의점에서' (at that convenience store) in the example.
Editorial note
We review entries like 오른쪽으로 가세요 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
오른쪽이 어디예요?
Where is the right side?
오른쪽으로 갈까요?
Shall I go right?
오른쪽으로 꺾으세요.
Please turn right (more emphatic).
Related Expressions
왼쪽으로 가세요
Oenjjogeuro gaseyo
Turn left
직진하세요
Jikjin haseyo
Go straight
돌아가세요
Doragaseyo
Turn around, go back
여기서 멈추세요
Yeogiseo meomchuseyo
Stop here
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