A good directions question starts with a place you can name. 어디 (eodi) means “where.” Add 예요 to ask “Where is it?” in a polite everyday style: 어디예요?
Put the place first
“지하철역 어디예요?” (jihacheol-yeok eodiyeyo) asks where the subway station is. “화장실 어디예요?” (hwajangsil eodiyeyo) asks where the restroom is. In casual speech, the context often lets people leave out a particle, which is why these compact questions are useful to recognize.
Prepare for an answer
Asking is easier than understanding a fast reply. Listen for 왼쪽 (oenjjok), left; 오른쪽 (oreunjjok), right; and 쭉 (jjuk), straight or along. A gesture or a map can help connect what you hear with the real place.
Use the directions video below to hear a wider range of travel phrases. Pause, repeat a short section, and picture the movement instead of translating every word.
Ask again when needed
“천천히 말씀해 주세요.” (cheoncheonhi malsseumhae juseyo) asks someone to speak slowly. “다시 말씀해 주세요.” asks them to say it again. A clear follow-up is more useful than pretending you understood.
A practice route
Imagine leaving a café and looking for a station. Write your question and one follow-up on the community board. Another learner can supply a short answer using left, right or straight. Keep the route fictional so you do not need to share your actual location.