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Today’s Phrase
어디로 가야 해요?
eo·di·ro ga·ya hae·yo
eodiro gaya haeyo?
Which way should I go?
Daily Tip
When asking for directions in Korea, it helps to know: 직진 (straight), 왼쪽 (left), 오른쪽 (right), 앞 (front), 뒤 (back), 옆 (side). Koreans often give directions using landmarks: ‘편의점 옆에 있어요’ (It’s next to the convenience store).
Phrase Breakdown
어디로
eodiro
to where, in which direction
어디 (where) + -로 (direction particle)
가야 해요?
gaya haeyo?
do I need to go?
가다 (go) + -아야 하다 (must/have to)
Asks which direction or path to take — essential for navigating.
Example Phrases
버스 타려면 어디로 가야 해요?
Beoseu taryeomyeon eodiro gaya haeyo?
Which way should I go to take the bus?
-려면 = in order to / if you want to.
출구가 어디로 가야 해요?
Chulguga eodiro gaya haeyo?
Which way do I go for the exit?
출구 = exit.
왼쪽으로 가세요, 오른쪽 아니에요.
Oenjjogeuro gaseyo, oreunjjok anieyo.
Go to the left, not the right.
왼쪽 / 오른쪽 = left / right.
Related Phrases
직진해요
jikjinhaeyo
Go straight
Direction instruction to go straight ahead.
왼쪽으로 가세요
oenjjogeuro gaseyo
Turn left
Directing someone to turn left.
오른쪽으로 가세요
oreunjjogeuro gaseyo
Turn right
Directing someone to turn right.
Quick Review
잘 하셨어요
Can you recall what this means?
jal hasyeosseoyo
You did well (honorific)