How do you say "subway" in Korean?

지하철

jihacheol

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "subway" is 지하철 (jihacheol).

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Pronunciation

Pronounce it ji-ha-cheo, letting the syllables run together smoothly with a flat, level rhythm rather than a rising or falling tone.

Writing and usage

지하철 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

그녀는 지하철을 타고 출근했어요.

geunyeoneun jihacheoreul tago chulgeunhaesseoyo.

She rode the subway to work.

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How to remember 지하철

Picture the object or moment right as 'She rode the subway to work.' happens, then hang "jihacheol" on it like a name tag that never comes off.

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Questions about 지하철

How do you pronounce 지하철?

Pronounce it ji-ha-cheo, letting the syllables run together smoothly with a flat, level rhythm rather than a rising or falling tone.

Is 지하철 formal or casual?

지하철 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 지하철 written in Korean?

지하철 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as jihacheol.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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