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경찰

"police"

Korean word for police

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Pronunciation Guide

경찰[gyeongchal]

Pronunciation Tips:

  • "eo" sounds like "uh" in "butter"
  • "ng" is a soft nasal sound like in "sing"

English Translation

police

Meaning & Usage

A public servant who maintains law and order and protects citizens. Korea's emergency police number is 112.

Learning Tips

  • 💡This is a common beginner-level word. Practice using it in daily conversations!
  • 💡Nouns are often followed by particles (은/는, 이/가, 을/를) to indicate their role.
  • 💡Professions and occupations vocabulary
Difficulty:Beginner (TOPIK 1-2)

Example Sentences

Beginner
I am a police.
Intermediate
I want to become a police.
Advanced
A police plays an important role in society.
Master
The expertise and ethics of a police determine the social value of the profession.
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