Travel Phrases — Entry No. 1182
ATM 어디예요
atm-eodieyo · expression
ATM 어디예요
atm-eodieyo
[ay-tee-em uh-dee-ay-yo]
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Meaning
The essential travel phrase ‘Where is the ATM?’ combining the English acronym ATM with the Korean question word 어디 (where) and the polite copula. Critical for accessing cash at Korean banks and convenience stores.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
One of the most frequently asked phrases by international tourists in Korea. In ‘Descendants of the Sun,’ characters ask similar directional phrases while navigating unfamiliar cities. TWICE members have joked about asking this phrase when traveling internationally for tours and appearances.
Example Sentences
ATM 어디예요?
ay-tee-em uh-dee-ay-yo?
Where is the ATM? (direct, common phrasing)
가장 가까운 ATM이 어디예요?
gah-jang gah-kkah-un ay-tee-em-ee uh-dee-ay-yo?
Where is the nearest ATM? (asking for closest location)
편의점에서 ATM 쓸 수 있어요?
pyuh-nui-jum-eh-suh ay-tee-em sseul su ee-ssuh-yo?
Can I use an ATM at the convenience store? (asking about availability)
⚠️ Don’t use atm-eodieyo when…
1) Don’t use English ‘ATM’ directly without the Korean politeness ending—say ‘ATM 어디예요’ not just ‘ATM 어디.’ 2) Confusing 어디 (where) with 뭐 (what) completely changes the question’s meaning.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Descendants of the Sun — Characters ask directional questions while navigating between cities and tourist areas
- K-Pop: TWICE — ‘What is Love’ (music video features urban Korean scenery and shopping districts)
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