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"Police officer" in Korean: 경찰관
경찰관gyeongchalgwan
Police officer in Korean is 경찰관 (gyeongchalgwan). 경찰관 is the Korean noun for police officer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 경찰관이에요.jeobuneun gyeongchalgwanieyo.
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How to pronounce 경찰관
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gyeongchalgwan
/kjʌŋtɕʰalkwan/
경찰관 (gyeongchalgwan) has 3 Hangul syllables. 경찰관 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Police officer" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 경찰관gyeongchalgwan | Police officer Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 경찰관과 상담gyeongchalgwangwa sangdam | consultation with a police officer A useful combination with 경찰관. | A useful combination with 경찰관. |
| 경찰관을gyeongchalgwaneul | Police officer (as an object) Use 을 when 경찰관 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 경찰관 is the object of an action. |
How to use 경찰관 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 경찰관이에요.
jeobuneun gyeongchalgwanieyo.
That person is a police officer.
경찰관이 marks 경찰관 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
경찰관이 여기 있어요.
gyeongchalgwani yeogi isseoyo.
The police officer is here.
경찰관이 marks 경찰관 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
경찰관과 이야기하고 싶어요.
gyeongchalgwangwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the police officer.
경찰관 appears in a complete sentence for police officer.
Mistakes English speakers make with 경찰관
Incorrect: 저분은 경찰관가에요.
Correct: 저분은 경찰관이에요.
When practicing police officer, use the correct particle or copula after 경찰관; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 경찰관예요.
Correct: 경찰관이에요.
When practicing police officer, when identifying something as 경찰관, use 경찰관이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
경찰관 is the Korean noun for police officer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 경찰관과 상담 (gyeongchalgwangwa sangdam) means consultation with a police officer.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 경찰관
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 경찰관이에요.
jeobuneun gyeongchalgwanieyo.
That person is a police officer.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
경찰관이 여기 있어요.
gyeongchalgwani yeogi isseoyo.
The police officer is here.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Police officer" in Korean
What does 경찰관 mean in Korean?
Police officer in Korean is 경찰관 (gyeongchalgwan). 경찰관 is the Korean noun for police officer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 경찰관과 상담?
경찰관과 상담 (gyeongchalgwangwa sangdam) means consultation with a police officer. 경찰관 is the Korean noun for police officer; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 경찰관?
The object form is 경찰관을 because 경찰관 ends in a consonant.
How is 경찰관 pronounced?
경찰관 (gyeongchalgwan) has 3 Hangul syllables. 경찰관 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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