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"Police station" in Korean: 경찰서
경찰서gyeongchalseo
Police station in Korean is 경찰서 (gyeongchalseo). 경찰서 is the Korean noun for police station; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
경찰서에 가고 싶어요.gyeongchalseoe gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 경찰서
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gyeongchalseo
/kjʌŋtɕʰalsʌ/
경찰서 (gyeongchalseo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 경찰서 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Police station" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 경찰서gyeongchalseo | Police station Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 경찰서gakkaun gyeongchalseo | nearby police station A useful combination with 경찰서. | A useful combination with 경찰서. |
| 경찰서를gyeongchalseoreul | Police station (as an object) Use 를 when 경찰서 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 경찰서 is the object of an action. |
How to use 경찰서 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
경찰서에 가고 싶어요.
gyeongchalseoe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the police station.
경찰서 appears in a complete sentence for police station.
- 2Asking directions
경찰서가 어디에 있어요?
gyeongchalseoga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the police station?
경찰서가 marks 경찰서 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
경찰서에서 만날까요?
gyeongchalseoeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the police station?
경찰서 appears in a complete sentence for police station.
Mistakes English speakers make with 경찰서
Incorrect: 경찰서이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 경찰서가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing police station, use the correct particle or copula after 경찰서; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 경찰서이에요.
Correct: 경찰서예요.
When practicing police station, when identifying something as 경찰서, use 경찰서예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
경찰서 is the Korean noun for police station; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 경찰서 (gakkaun gyeongchalseo) means nearby police station.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 경찰서
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
경찰서에 가고 싶어요.
gyeongchalseoe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the police station.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
경찰서가 어디에 있어요?
gyeongchalseoga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the police station?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Police station" in Korean
What does 경찰서 mean in Korean?
Police station in Korean is 경찰서 (gyeongchalseo). 경찰서 is the Korean noun for police station; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 경찰서?
가까운 경찰서 (gakkaun gyeongchalseo) means nearby police station. 경찰서 is the Korean noun for police station; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 경찰서?
The object form is 경찰서를 because 경찰서 ends in a vowel.
How is 경찰서 pronounced?
경찰서 (gyeongchalseo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 경찰서 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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