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보행자

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Meaning and Usage

The word '보행자' specifically refers to a person who is walking, a pedestrian. It is commonly used in contexts related to traffic, safety, and urban planning.

Common Collocations

  • 보행자 신호 (pedestrian signal): the traffic light for pedestrians.
  • 보행자 도로 (pedestrian road): a road or path designated for pedestrians only.
  • 보행자 안전 (pedestrian safety): safety measures or concerns for people walking.

Usage Notes

'보행자' is a formal and neutral term often seen in official signs, news, and formal speech. It is not used to describe casual walking in everyday conversation but rather in contexts emphasizing safety or regulation.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '보행자' with '걷는 사람' (a person who walks), but '보행자' is more specific and formal, mainly used in traffic or safety contexts. Avoid using it casually to describe someone just walking for leisure.

Example Sentences

보행자는 횡단보도를 이용해야 안전합니다.

Bohaengjaneun hoengdanbodoreul iyonghaeya anjeonhamnida.

Pedestrians must use the crosswalk to be safe.

이 도로는 보행자 전용 구역입니다.

I doro neun bohaengja jeonyong guyeokimnida.

This road is a pedestrian-only zone.

운전할 때는 보행자를 항상 주의해야 합니다.

Unjeonhal ttaeneun bohaengjareul hangsang juuihaeya hamnida.

When driving, you must always watch out for pedestrians.