Korean Dictionary
How to say "Amphibious assault" in Korean
“Amphibious assault” in Korean is 상륙 작전 (pronounced "Sangryuk jakjeon").
상륙 작전
Sangryuk jakjeon
Usage & Context
Military term related to amphibious assault. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 상륙 작전에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about amphibious assault.
How to use 상륙 작전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Amphibious assault” is 상륙 작전, romanized as Sangryuk jakjeon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '상륙' (Sangryuk), 'Sang' sounds like 'song' but with a softer 'a' sound, and 'ryuk' sounds like 'rook'. For '작전' (jakjeon), 'jak' is like 'jock', and 'jeon' is similar to 'john'. The stress is on '상' and '작'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a pivotal historical military event.
인천 상륙 작전은 한국전쟁의 전세를 뒤바꾼 결정적인 작전이었다.
The Incheon Amphibious Assault was a decisive operation that turned the tide of the Korean War.
Reporting on military training exercises.
해병대는 대규모 상륙 작전 훈련을 성공적으로 마쳤다.
The Marine Corps successfully completed a large-scale amphibious assault exercise.
Describing military strategy in a fictional or historical context.
적의 해안 방어를 뚫기 위한 상륙 작전이 계획되었다.
An amphibious assault was planned to break through the enemy's coastal defenses.
Cultural Context
The '인천 상륙 작전' (Incheon Sangryuk Jakjeon, Incheon Landing Operation) is one of the most famous military operations in Korean history, taught in schools and frequently referenced in media. Therefore, '상륙 작전' often carries a historical weight beyond just its literal meaning. It's a key term in discussions about military strategy, national defense, and the Korean War, often appearing in news reports about joint military exercises between Korea and its allies.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
상륙 작전을 펼치다
to launch an amphibious assault
상륙 작전을 계획하다
to plan an amphibious assault
대규모 상륙 작전
large-scale amphibious assault
Related Expressions
상륙
sangnyuk
landing, disembarkation
작전
jakjeon
operation, strategy
침공
chimgong
invasion
해상 작전
haesang jakjeon
naval operation
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