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지하철역

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Meaning and Usage

"지하철역" means "subway station" in Korean. It is a compound noun combining "지하철" (subway) and "역" (station). This word is commonly used in daily conversation when talking about transportation or giving directions.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "지하철역" when people discuss meeting places, travel routes, or nearby facilities. It is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 지하철역에서 만나다: to meet at the subway station, used when arranging meetings.
  • 지하철역 출구: subway station exit, important for giving precise directions.
  • 지하철역 근처: near the subway station, often used to describe location.

Tips

Be careful not to confuse "지하철역" with just "역," which can mean any station (bus, train, etc.). "지하철역" specifically refers to subway stations. When giving directions, mentioning the specific exit (출구) of the 지하철역 can be very helpful.

Example Sentences

지하철역에서 친구를 만났어요.

Jihacheolyeogeseo chingureul mannasseoyo.

I met my friend at the subway station.

이 지하철역은 출구가 여러 개 있어요.

I jihacheolyeogeun chulgu ga yeoreo gae isseoyo.

This subway station has several exits.

지하철역 근처에 맛있는 식당이 많아요.

Jihacheolyeok geuncheoe masinneun sikdangi manhayo.

There are many delicious restaurants near the subway station.