[#33] How to Say 'Is There a ___ Nearby?' in Korean
How to Say 'Is There a ___ Nearby?' in Korean
| The phrase "근처에 ___ 있어요?" |
| ( geun-cheo-e ___ it-seo-yo? ) |
Meaning: "Is there a ___ nearby?"
Here’s the breakdown:
근처에 (geun-cheo-e): nearby, in the vicinity
___: the location or service you’re asking about
있어요 (it-seo-yo): exists, is there
<Places>
- 약국 (yak-guk): pharmacy
- 병원 (byeong-won): hospital
- 편의점 (pyeon-ui-jeom): convenience store
You may ask:
- Is there a pharmacy nearby : ( geun-cheo-e yak-guk it-seo-yo? )
- Is there a hospital nearby? : ( geun-cheo-e byeong-won it-seo-yo? )
- Is there a convenience store nearby? : ( geun-cheo-e pyeon-ui-jeom it-seo-yo? )
Stranger or staff might respond:
- Yes, it’s over there. : ( ne, jeo-jjok-e it-seo-yo. )
- Yes, it’s right in front. : ( ne, ba-ro ap-e it-seo-yo. )
Pharmacies and convenience stores
are very common in Korea.
Pharmacies are usually open
during business hours,
while convenience stores operate 24/7.
Hospitals vary in size,
from large general hospitals to smaller clinics.
If you ask for directions,
locals will often describe landmarks nearby
to guide you.
Mastering this phrase ensures
you'll never feel lost
when searching for essential locations in Korea.
Practice it,
and explore the area with confidence!