Signification
To stay at a stop until a bus arrives.
Contexte culturel
Korean bus stops often have 'Smart Shelters' with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and heated benches for the winter. The 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture means people check bus arrival apps constantly to minimize waiting time. In rural areas, buses are infrequent, so 'waiting for the bus' can be a social event where neighbors chat. The 'Transfer System' ({환승|換乘}) allows you to wait for a second bus for free if you board within 30 minutes.
Drop the marker
In casual speech, just say '버스 기다려요'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't use 'for'
Never say '버스를 위해'. It sounds like you are doing a favor for the bus.
Signification
To stay at a stop until a bus arrives.
Drop the marker
In casual speech, just say '버스 기다려요'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't use 'for'
Never say '버스를 위해'. It sounds like you are doing a favor for the bus.
Check the screen
Always look for the BIT screen at the stop; it's more accurate than your watch!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct object marker.
저는 버스___ 기다려요.
'버스' ends in a vowel, so '를' is the correct object marker.
Which sentence means 'I am waiting for the bus at the stop'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'에서' indicates the location of an action, and '-고 있어요' is the present continuous.
Match the Korean phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four main stages of a bus commute.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 지금 어디예요? 나: 정류장이에요. ________________.
If you are at the stop, the most logical action is waiting for the bus.
Which phrase fits a formal situation?
You are talking to your boss on the phone.
The '-습니다' ending is the most formal and appropriate for a boss.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercices저는 버스___ 기다려요.
'버스' ends in a vowel, so '를' is the correct object marker.
Choose the correct sentence:
'에서' indicates the location of an action, and '-고 있어요' is the present continuous.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four main stages of a bus commute.
가: 지금 어디예요? 나: 정류장이에요. ________________.
If you are at the stop, the most logical action is waiting for the bus.
You are talking to your boss on the phone.
The '-습니다' ending is the most formal and appropriate for a boss.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, use '지하철을 기다리다' for the subway.
The verb itself is neutral. The formality comes from the ending (e.g., -습니다 vs -요).
Say '오래 기다렸어요'.
The native verb '기다리다' has no Hanja, but the formal '대기' is {대기|待機}.
In writing, yes. In speaking, it's often dropped.
Say '몇 번 버스를 기다리세요?'
Usually, you 'catch' a taxi (택시를 잡다), but if you are waiting at a stand, you can say '택시를 기다리다'.
You can say '버스가 안 와요' (The bus isn't coming) or '버스가 늦어요' (The bus is late).
Expressions liées
버스를 타다
builds onTo get on/ride the bus
버스에서 내리다
contrastTo get off the bus
버스를 놓치다
similarTo miss the bus
정류장
specialized formBus stop
마중 나가다
contrastTo go out to meet someone
