The Korean word for “gas station” is 주유소 (ju-yu-so).
Whether you’re renting a car, asking for directions, or simply trying to fill up your tank in Korea, knowing these important Korean gas station vocabulary words and phrases will make your experience smoother and stress-free.
In this post, you’ll learn the most important words, expressions, and sample sentences you need when visiting a Korean gas station.
🚗 Basic Gas Station Vocabulary in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 주유소 | ju-yu-so | Gas station |
| 주유하다 | ju-yu-ha-da | To refuel |
| 주유기 | ju-yu-gi | Fuel pump |
| 휘발유 | hwi-bal-yu | Gasoline (petrol) |
| 경유 | gyeong-yu | Diesel |
| 가솔린 | ga-sol-lin | Gasoline |
| LPG | el-pi-ji | Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
| 연료 | yeon-ryo | Fuel |
| 주유량 | ju-yu-ryang | Amount of fuel |
| 주유구 | ju-yu-gu | Fuel cap, fuel port |
| 셀프 주유소 | sel-peu ju-yu-so | Self-service gas station |
| 직원 주유소 | ji-gwon ju-yu-so | Full-service gas station |
💳 Payment & Services Vocabulary
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 현금 | hyeon-geum | Cash |
| 카드 | ka-deu | Card |
| 영수증 | yeong-su-jeung | Receipt |
| 주차하다 | ju-cha-ha-da | To park |
| 점검하다 | jeom-geom-ha-da | To inspect (the car) |
| 엔진오일 | en-jin-o-il | Engine oil |
| 타이어 점검 | ta-i-eo jeom-geom | Tire check |
| 워셔액 | wo-syeo-aek | Windshield washer fluid |
| 공기압 | gong-gi-ap | Tire pressure |
| 세차 | se-cha | Car wash |
🗣️ Useful Korean Phrases for Gas Stations
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 가득 채워 주세요. | ga-deuk chae-wo ju-se-yo | Please fill it up. |
| 만 원어치만 주세요. | man won-eo-chi-man ju-se-yo | Just 10,000 won worth, please. |
| 휘발유 넣어 주세요. | hwi-bal-yu neo-eo ju-se-yo | Please put in gasoline. |
| 경유예요. | gyeong-yu-ye-yo | It’s diesel. |
| 셀프예요, 아니면 직원이 해주나요? | sel-peu-ye-yo, a-ni-myeon ji-gwon-i hae-ju-na-yo? | Is it self-service, or does an attendant do it? |
| 카드로 결제할게요. | ka-deu-ro gyeol-je-hal-ge-yo | I’ll pay with a card. |
| 현금으로 계산할게요. | hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo | I’ll pay in cash. |
| 영수증 주세요. | yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo | Please give me a receipt. |
| 타이어 공기 좀 넣어 주세요. | ta-i-eo gong-gi jom neo-eo ju-se-yo | Please add air to the tires. |
| 세차할 수 있나요? | se-cha-hal su it-na-yo? | Can I get a car wash? |
🛠️ Other Useful Terms at the Gas Station
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 자동 주유기 | ja-dong ju-yu-gi | Automatic fuel dispenser |
| 수동 주유기 | su-dong ju-yu-gi | Manual fuel dispenser |
| 주유카드 | ju-yu-ka-deu | Fuel card |
| 할인카드 | ha-rin-ka-deu | Discount card |
| 정비소 | jeong-bi-so | Repair shop |
| 긴급출동 서비스 | gin-geup-chul-dong seo-bi-seu | Emergency roadside service |
| 기름값 | gi-reum-kkap | Fuel price |
| 유종 | yu-jong | Type of fuel |
🚗 Important Tips When Using Korean Gas Stations
- Self-service stations are common. Look for “셀프” signs.
- Always confirm the type of fuel before filling up: 휘발유 (gasoline) vs 경유 (diesel).
- Some stations offer free windshield cleaning and tire pressure checks.
- If you need assistance, simply say “도와주세요! (do-wa-ju-se-yo!)” — Please help me!
🎯 Practice Time!
Answer these in the comments!
1️⃣ How do you say “Please fill it up” in Korean?
2️⃣ What’s the Korean word for “gasoline”?
3️⃣ How do you say “I’ll pay with a card”?
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