Level 5

탑승객

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Meaning and Usage

The word '탑승객' specifically refers to passengers who board a vehicle such as an airplane, bus, or train. It is a formal noun commonly used in transportation contexts, especially in announcements, safety instructions, and official documents.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '탑승객' in airports, bus terminals, and train stations. It emphasizes the act of boarding and is more formal than simply saying '승객' (passenger).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 탑승객 안내 (passenger information): used in announcements or signs.
  • 탑승객 명단 (passenger list): official list of passengers.
  • 탑승객 수 (number of passengers): used in reports or statistics.

Register and Politeness

'탑승객' is neutral and formal, suitable for public announcements and written communication. It is not used in casual conversation where '승객' or '손님' might be preferred.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '탑승객' with '승객'. While both mean 'passenger', '탑승객' focuses on the act of boarding and is used in formal contexts. Avoid using '탑승객' when referring to passengers in casual speech or when the boarding aspect is irrelevant.

Example Sentences

비행기 탑승객들은 출발 30분 전에 탑승구에 도착해야 합니다.

Bihaenggi tapseunggaekdeureun chulbal 30bun jeone tapseunggue dochakhaeya hamnida.

Airplane passengers must arrive at the boarding gate 30 minutes before departure.

탑승객의 안전을 위해 비상구 위치를 반드시 확인하세요.

Tapseunggaegui anjeoneul wihae bisanggu wichireul bandeusi hwaginhaeseyo.

For the safety of passengers, please be sure to check the location of the emergency exits.

버스 탑승객이 많아서 자리가 부족했습니다.

Beoseu tapseunggaegi manhaseo jariga bujokhaetseumnida.

There were many bus passengers, so there were not enough seats.