bihaenggireul taryeomyeon yeogwoni piryohaeyo.

subject particle

Breakdown of bihaenggireul taryeomyeon yeogwoni piryohaeyo.

• ~를: object particle
• 여권: passport
• 비행기: plane

Questions & Answers about bihaenggireul taryeomyeon yeogwoni piryohaeyo.

What does 타려면 mean in this sentence?

타려면 comes from the verb 타다 (to ride / to take / to get on) plus the grammar pattern -(으)려면.

So:

• 타다 = to ride / take
• 타려면 = if you want to ride / if you’re going to take / in order to ride

In this sentence, 비행기를 타려면 means something like:

• if you want to take a plane
• to board a plane
• in order to fly

It often implies intention or purpose, not just a neutral if.

Why is 타다 used for a plane? Doesn’t it usually mean to ride?

Yes, but in Korean, 타다 is the normal verb used for getting on or taking many kinds of transportation.

For example:

• 버스를 타다 = to take the bus
• 지하철을 타다 = to take the subway
• 택시를 타다 = to take a taxi
• 비행기를 타다 = to take a plane / board a plane

So even though English often says take a plane or fly, Korean commonly uses 타다 with vehicles.

Why does 비행기 have -를 on it?