Accessibility

1. 이곳은 휠체어로 접근할 수 있나요?

   I-gos-eun hwil-che-eo-ro jeop-geun-hal su in-na-yo?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Asking whether a place is accessible for wheelchair users

   Grammar Note

   "-(으)ㄹ 수 있다" is the Korean potential construction meaning "can/be able to". "-나요?" is a polite question ending.

2. 엘리베이터가 있나요?

   El-li-be-i-teo-ga in-na-yo?

   Do you have an elevator / lift?

   Usage

   Asking whether a building has an elevator

   Grammar Note

   "있나요?" is a polite interrogative form of "있다" (to exist/have). Equivalent to "있어요?"

3. 장애인 편의 시설이 있는 객실이 필요합니다

   Jang-ae-in pyeon-ui si-seol-i it-neun gaek-sil-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da

   I need a room with accessibility features

   Usage

   Formal expression for requesting an accessible hotel room at check-in

   Grammar Note

   "-이/가 있는 N" is a relative clause meaning "N that has...". "필요합니다" is the formal polite form of "to need".

4. 경사로나 계단 없는 입구가 있나요?

   Gyeong-sa-ro-na gye-dan eom-neun ip-gu-ga in-na-yo?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Asking about ramps or step-free entrances for those with mobility needs

   Grammar Note

   "없는" is the adnominal form of "없다" (to not exist). "경사로나 계단 없는" offers two options: ramp or step-free.

5. 장애인 화장실이 어디 있나요?

   Jang-ae-in hwa-jang-sil-i eo-di in-na-yo?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   Asking the location of an accessible restroom

   Grammar Note

   "어디 있나요?" is the standard location question. "어디에 있어요?" is an equally common alternative.

6. 저는 시각 장애가 있습니다 — 도와주실 수 있나요?

   Jeo-neun si-gak jang-ae-ga it-seum-ni-da — do-wa-ju-sil su in-na-yo?

   I am visually impaired — can you help me?

   Usage

   Polite Korean expression for a visually impaired person requesting help

   Grammar Note

   "도와주시다" is the honorific form of "도와주다" (to help). "-실 수 있나요?" is a polite request question.

7. 큰 글씨 메뉴판이 있나요?

   Keun geul-ssi me-nyu-pan-i in-na-yo?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   Asking about large-print menus for those with low vision

   Grammar Note

   "큰 글씨" means "large text". "메뉴판" combines "메뉴" (menu) with "판" (board/sheet).

8. 오디오 가이드가 있나요?

   O-di-o ga-i-deu-ga in-na-yo?

   Are there audio guides available?

   Usage

   Asking about audio guide availability at tourist sites or museums

   Grammar Note

   Both "오디오" and "가이드" are English loanwords. "가이드" can refer to both a person and a guide device.

9. 저는 보청기를 사용합니다 — 천천히 또렷하게 말씀해 주세요

   Jeo-neun bo-cheong-gi-reul sa-yong-ham-ni-da — cheon-cheon-hi tto-ryeot-ha-ge mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo

   I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly

   Usage

   Formal Korean expression for a hearing aid user requesting slow and clear speech

   Grammar Note

   "말씀하다" is the honorific form of "말하다" (to speak). "-해 주세요" is a polite request meaning "please do".

10. 안내견을 데리고 들어갈 수 있나요?

    An-nae-gyeon-eul de-ri-go deu-reo-gal su in-na-yo?

    Can I bring my service/guide dog?

    Usage

    Asking permission to bring a guide or service dog inside

    Grammar Note

    "안내견" is a Sino-Korean compound: 案内 (guidance) + 犬 (dog). "데리고" is used for accompanying a person or animal.

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