Korean Dictionary
How to say "Artillery" in Korean
“Artillery” in Korean is 포병 (pronounced "Pobyeong").
포병
Pobyeong
Usage & Context
Military term related to artillery. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 포병에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about artillery.
How to use 포병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Artillery” is 포병, romanized as Pobyeong.
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 포병.
Pronunciation Guide
포 (po) sounds like 'po' as in 'polar'. 병 (byeong) sounds like 'byung', where 'byu' is like 'bu' in 'but' with a 'y' sound before it, and 'ng' as in 'sing'. Combine as 'Po-byung'.
More Example Sentences
Introducing one's military affiliation
저희 부대는 포병 부대입니다.
Our unit is an artillery unit.
Military exercise announcement
포병 사격 훈련이 곧 시작됩니다.
Artillery firing drills will begin soon.
Discussing someone's military past
그는 포병으로 복무하며 많은 경험을 쌓았다.
He gained a lot of experience serving in the artillery.
Cultural Context
'포병' refers to both the branch of the military and the soldiers who serve in it. In South Korea, where military service is mandatory for men, discussing one's military branch (like artillery, infantry, etc.) is a common topic of conversation. You'll often hear this term in military-themed movies, news reports, or when veterans share their experiences.
Editorial note
We review entries like 포병 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
포병 부대
artillery unit
포병 장교
artillery officer
포병 사격
artillery firing
Related Expressions
보병
bobyeong
infantry
기갑
gigap
armored (e.g., 기갑부대 - armored unit)
공병
gongbyeong
engineers (military)
포탄
potan
artillery shell
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