How to Ask 'What's the Next Stop?' in Korean for Buses and Trains
Learn to ask what the next stop is in Korean, understand stop names, and navigate buses and trains with confidence.
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When you're on a bus or train in Korea, knowing the next stop is essential. In this lesson, you'll learn the exact phrase to ask 'What's the next stop?' in Korean, how to understand the answer, and how to recognize stop names. We'll cover the polite question pattern, key vocabulary for buses and trains, and a short dialogue to practice. By the end, you'll be able to ask and understand stop information in everyday situations.
By the end, you can…
- ask 'What's the next stop?' in polite Korean.
- understand and respond when someone tells me the next stop name.
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다음 정류장이 어디예요?
What is the next stop? (bus)
da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-i eo-di-ye-yo?
Use on buses or when asking about a bus stop. 정류장 (jeong-nyu-jang) means 'bus stop'.
다음 역이 어디예요?
What is the next station?
da-eum yeok-i eo-di-ye-yo?
Use on trains or subways. 역 (yeok) means 'station'.
다음 정류장은 어디예요?
What is the next stop? (bus)
da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-eun eo-di-ye-yo?
Same as above but with the topic particle 은 (eun) instead of 이 (i). Both are correct.
여기서 내려요?
Do I get off here?
yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo-yo?
Use when you're unsure if this is your stop. 여기서 (yeo-gi-seo) means 'here' (with 서 marking 'from/at').
몇 번째 정류장이에요?
Which number stop is it?
myeot beon-jjae jeong-nyu-jang-i-e-yo?
Ask this to find out the stop number. 몇 번째 (myeot beon-jjae) means 'which number'.
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Useful pattern
The key pattern is '다음 (da-eum) + [stop word] + 이/가 어디예요? (i/ga eo-di-ye-yo?)'. 다음 means 'next'. The stop word is either 정류장 (jeong-nyu-jang) for bus stops or 역 (yeok) for train/subway stations. The subject particle 이 (i) or 가 (ga) is attached to the stop word: if the stop word ends in a consonant, use 이 (i); if it ends in a vowel, use 가 (ga). For example, 정류장 ends in a consonant (ㅇ), so you say 정류장이 (jeong-nyu-jang-i). 역 also ends in a consonant (ㄱ), so 역이 (yeok-i). Then add 어디예요? (eo-di-ye-yo?) meaning 'where is?'. So the full question is '다음 정류장이 어디예요?' or '다음 역이 어디예요?'. You can also use the topic particle 은/는 (eun/neun) instead of 이/가, which is slightly more natural in conversation: '다음 정류장은 어디예요?' (da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-eun eo-di-ye-yo?). Both are correct.
When to use it
Use these questions when you are on public transport and need to know the upcoming stop. If you are on a bus, use 정류장 (jeong-nyu-jang). If you are on a subway or train, use 역 (yeok). For example, if you are on a bus and want to know the next stop, ask the driver or a fellow passenger: '다음 정류장이 어디예요?' (da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-i eo-di-ye-yo?). On the subway, ask '다음 역이 어디예요?' (da-eum yeok-i eo-di-ye-yo?). You can also ask '여기서 내려요?' (yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo-yo?) if you think you might need to get off. If you want to know the stop number, ask '몇 번째 정류장이에요?' (myeot beon-jjae jeong-nyu-jang-i-e-yo?). These phrases are polite and suitable for strangers.
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저기요, 다음 정류장이 어디예요?
Excuse me, what is the next stop?jeo-gi-yo, da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-i eo-di-ye-yo?다음 정류장은 시청이에요.
The next stop is City Hall.da-eum jeong-nyu-jang-eun si-cheong-i-e-yo.시청이요? 여기서 내려요?
City Hall? Do I get off here?si-cheong-i-yo? yeo-gi-seo nae-ryeo-yo?네, 여기서 내리세요.
Yes, get off here.ne, yeo-gi-seo nae-ri-se-yo.A little context goes a long way
In Korea, public transportation announcements are usually in Korean and English, but asking a local is common. Use 저기요 (jeo-gi-yo) to politely get someone's attention. When speaking to older people or strangers, use polite language (존댓말, jondae-mal). The phrase '여기서 내려요?' can also mean 'Do you get off here?' if said with a rising intonation to a fellow passenger, but context makes it clear.
One thing to watch for
Using 역 (yeok) for bus stops or 정류장 (jeong-nyu-jang) for train stations.
Try this instead: Use 정류장 (jeong-nyu-jang) for bus stops and 역 (yeok) for train/subway stations. For example, on a bus say '다음 정류장이 어디예요?' and on the subway say '다음 역이 어디예요?'.
Your turn
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1How do you ask 'What is the next stop?' on a bus in Korean?
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다음 정류장이 어디예요?
This uses 정류장 (bus stop) and the polite question ending 어디예요? You can also say 다음 정류장은 어디예요? with the topic particle.
2What is the Korean word for 'station' as in subway station?
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역
역 (yeok) means station. It is used for train and subway stations, not for bus stops.
3Translate to Korean: 'Do I get off here?'
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여기서 내려요?
여기서 means 'here' (with 서 marking 'from/at'), 내려요 means 'get off'. This is a polite way to ask if you should get off at the current stop.
Remember: use 정류장 for bus stops and 역 for train stations. Ask '다음 정류장이 어디예요?' or '다음 역이 어디예요?' to find out the next stop. Practice these phrases before your trip!
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