TL;DR
- [ji-do] means map.
- [gil chat-gi] means finding directions.
- [do-chak si-gan] means arrival time.
🎧 Iru Helper Note — Practice map and direction words in Korean Helper Widgets before using apps on the street.
🌈 The Big Picture
KakaoMap and Naver Map are essential in Korea. Even if the app is doing the navigation, Korean words help you understand routes, arrivals, and search results.
🧳 Essential Phrase Kit
- [ji-do] — map
- [gil chat-gi] — finding directions/navigation
- [chul-bal] — departure
- [do-chak] — arrival
- [do-chak si-gan] — arrival time
- [hyeon-jae wi-chi] — current location
- [geom-saek] — search
- [gyeong-no] — route
🛠️ Use It Fast
- [ji-do-e pyo-si-hae ju-se-yo] — Please mark it on the map.
- [yeo-gi-ga eo-di-ye-yo] — Where is this?
- [do-chak si-ga-ni eon-je-ye-yo] — When is the arrival time?
- [gi-reul i-reo-sseo-yo] — I’m lost.
🧭 Travel Tip
Search Korean names when English search fails. Copy the Korean place name from booking pages, menus, or signs.
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- ❌ Relying only on global map apps → ✅ use KakaoMap or Naver Map in Korea.
- ❌ Searching only in English → ✅ try Korean names too.
You can now use map apps with enough Korean to troubleshoot real-life navigation. 🗺️