Korean Travel Phrases
At a jjimjilbang (bathhouse)
Say it like this
- 찜질방 이용할게요.jjimjilbang iyonghalgeyo.I'll use the jjimjilbang.
- 목욕만 할게요.mogyongman halgeyo.Just the bath, please.
- 옷은 어디서 갈아입어요?oseun eodiseo garaibeoyo?Where do I change?
- 사물함 열쇠 주세요.samulham yeolsoe juseyo.A locker key, please.
- 수건 하나 더 주세요.sugeon hana deo juseyo.One more towel, please.
- 밤에 자도 돼요?bame jado dwaeyo?Can I stay overnight?
- 식혜 하나랑 맥반석 계란 주세요.sikye hanarang maekbanseok gyeran juseyo.One sikhye and some baked eggs, please.
- 불가마는 어디예요?bulgamaneun eodiyeyo?Where's the hot kiln room?
Good to know
- Bathing areas are separated by sex and fully nude; shower before getting in the tubs.
- The shared sauna floor needs the provided T-shirt and shorts.
All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.
Frequently asked questions
What are useful Korean phrases at a jjimjilbang (bathhouse)?
tinyhaha lists 8 polite Korean phrases at a jjimjilbang (bathhouse), including “찜질방 이용할게요” (I'll use the jjimjilbang), “목욕만 할게요” (Just the bath, please) and “옷은 어디서 갈아입어요?” (Where do I change?).
How do you say “A locker key, please” in Korean?
“A locker key, please” in Korean is “사물함 열쇠 주세요” (samulham yeolsoe juseyo).
What does “밤에 자도 돼요?” mean in Korean?
“밤에 자도 돼요?” (bame jado dwaeyo?) means “Can I stay overnight?”
What should I know at a jjimjilbang (bathhouse) in Korea?
Bathing areas are separated by sex and fully nude; shower before getting in the tubs. The shared sauna floor needs the provided T-shirt and shorts.