여권 (Yeog-won) - "Passport"
The Korean word for "passport" is 여권 (yeog-won). It’s an essential term to know when traveling internationally, as it refers to the official document needed for travel.
- 여 (yeo) – travel
- 권 (gwon) – document or certificate
Together, 여권 means "travel document," which is your passport.
Pronunciation:
- 여권 is pronounced as "yeog-won," with a soft 'g' sound between the syllables.
More Expressions in Korean:
여권을 보여주세요.
(Yeog-won-eul bo-yeo-ju-se-yo)- Please show me your passport.
여권을 잃어버렸어요.
(Yeog-won-eul ilh-eo-beo-ryeoss-eo-yo)- I lost my passport.
여권을 발급받으려면 어떻게 해야 해요?
(Yeog-won-eul bal-geup-bad-eu-ryeo-myeon eo-tteo-ke hae-ya hae-yo?)- How do I apply for a passport?
여권이 만료됐어요.
(Yeog-won-i man-ryo-dwaess-eo-yo)- My passport has expired.
여권을 챙겼어요?
(Yeog-won-eul chaeng-gyeoss-eo-yo?)- Did you bring your passport?
These phrases will help you communicate about your 여권 during your travels, especially at airports and immigration offices!