Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bunker" in Korean
“Bunker” in Korean is 벙커 (pronounced "Beongkeo").
벙커
Beongkeo
Usage & Context
Military term related to bunker. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 벙커에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about bunker.
How to use 벙커 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bunker” is 벙커, romanized as Beongkeo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 벙 (Beong), it sounds like 'bung' in 'bungalow'. For 커 (Keo), it sounds like 'cur' in 'curtain' or 'co' in 'company' (American English). As a loanword, its pronunciation is quite similar to English.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a golf game.
골프장에서 공이 벙커에 빠져서 애먹었어요.
My ball fell into the bunker at the golf course, and I had a hard time.
Describing a scene from a war movie.
전쟁 영화에서 병사들이 벙커 안에서 숨어 있었어요.
In the war movie, soldiers were hiding inside the bunker.
Discussing disaster preparedness.
핵 공격에 대비해 지하 벙커를 만들었습니다.
We built an underground bunker in preparation for a nuclear attack.
Cultural Context
'벙커' is a direct loanword from English and is commonly used in both military and golf contexts. In a military context, it refers to a reinforced underground shelter, often seen in war-related media or discussions about defense. For the general public, it's more frequently encountered in the context of golf courses, where '벙커샷' (beongkeo-syat, bunker shot) is a common term. The idea of 'underground bunkers' also appears in discussions about national security or doomsday preparedness, especially given the geopolitical situation of the Korean Peninsula.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벙커 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
벙커에 숨다
to hide in a bunker
벙커샷
bunker shot (golf)
지하 벙커
underground bunker
Related Expressions
참호
chamho
trench
지하 대피소
jiha daepiso
underground shelter
방공호
bangongho
air-raid shelter
은신처
eunsincheo
hiding place, hideout
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