Korean Dictionary
How to say "Armor" in Korean
“Armor” in Korean is 갑옷 (pronounced "Gabot").
갑옷
Gabot
Usage & Context
Military term related to armor. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 갑옷에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about armor.
How to use 갑옷 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Armor” is 갑옷, romanized as Gabot.
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 갑옷.
Pronunciation Guide
For 갑옷 (Gabot), 'Ga' sounds like 'gah' in 'garage'. 'Bot' sounds like 'boat' but with a crisp 't' sound at the end, almost like 'bott'. The 'ㅂ' at the end of '갑' is unreleased, and the '옷' starts with a vowel, so it's pronounced '가볻' (gabot).
More Example Sentences
Describing historical warfare.
기사들은 두꺼운 갑옷을 입고 싸웠습니다.
Knights fought wearing thick armor.
Visiting a museum.
박물관에 전시된 고대 갑옷이 인상 깊었어요.
The ancient armor displayed in the museum was impressive.
Talking about video games.
그는 게임에서 강력한 갑옷을 얻었습니다.
He obtained powerful armor in the game.
Cultural Context
Traditional Korean armor (갑옷) varied significantly throughout different dynasties, from the Goguryeo iron lamellar armor to Joseon period cotton armor (면제배갑). While not as globally famous as European knight armor or Japanese samurai armor, Korean armor played a vital role in defending the peninsula. You can often see depictions of historical Korean armor in K-dramas like 'Jumong' or 'The Great Battle'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 갑옷 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
철갑옷
Iron armor
갑옷을 입다
To wear armor
갑옷을 벗다
To take off armor
Related Expressions
투구
Tugu
Helmet (specifically for armor)
방패
Bangpae
Shield
무기
Mugi
Weapon
장비
Jangbi
Equipment
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