How do you say "runway" in Korean?

활주로

hwaljuro

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "runway" is 활주로 (hwaljuro).

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Pronunciation

Break “hwaljuro” into hwal-jur-o and read it briskly, since Korean rarely lingers on any single syllable.

Writing and usage

활주로 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

비행기는 활주로를 질주했다.

bihaenggineun hwaljuroreul jiljuhaetda.

The plane sped down the runway.

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How to remember 활주로

Imagine a long strip lit up for a takeoff whenever you hear “hwaljuro” — a small trick that locks it in.

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Questions about 활주로

How do you pronounce 활주로?

Break “hwaljuro” into hwal-jur-o and read it briskly, since Korean rarely lingers on any single syllable.

Is 활주로 formal or casual?

활주로 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 활주로 written in Korean?

활주로 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as hwaljuro.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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