Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ammunition" in Korean
“Ammunition” in Korean is 탄약 (pronounced "Tanyak").
탄약
Tanyak
Usage & Context
Military term related to ammunition. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 탄약에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about ammunition.
How to use 탄약 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ammunition” is 탄약, romanized as Tanyak.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 탄약.
Pronunciation Guide
탄 (tan) sounds like 'tahn' as in 'tah-dah'. 약 (yak) sounds like 'yahk' as in the animal 'yak'. Put them together as 'Tahn-yahk', with a slight emphasis on the second syllable.
More Example Sentences
Military operation briefing
탄약 보급이 시급합니다.
Ammunition resupply is urgent.
Reporting on a military exercise
훈련 중 탄약이 부족해서 중단되었다.
The training was halted due to a lack of ammunition.
Discussing firearms
이 총은 어떤 종류의 탄약을 사용하나요?
What kind of ammunition does this gun use?
Cultural Context
Given South Korea's mandatory military service, terms like '탄약' are commonly encountered in military-themed K-dramas (like 'Descendants of the Sun') or news reports concerning national defense. It's a technical term, not typically used in everyday casual conversation outside of military or related contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 탄약 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
탄약고
ammunition depot
탄약 보급
ammunition supply
탄약 부족
ammunition shortage
Related Expressions
총알
chongal
bullet (more specific)
포탄
potan
artillery shell
무기
mugi
weapon (broader term)
장전
jangjeon
loading (a weapon)
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