Korean Dictionary
How to say "Geneva Convention" in Korean
“Geneva Convention” in Korean is 제네바 협약 (pronounced "Jeneba hyeobyak").
제네바 협약
Jeneba hyeobyak
Usage & Context
Military term related to geneva convention. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 제네바 협약에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about geneva convention.
How to use 제네바 협약 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Geneva Convention” is 제네바 협약, romanized as Jeneba hyeobyak.
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 제네바 협약.
Pronunciation Guide
For '제네바' (Jeneba), 'Je' is like 'jeh' in 'jet', 'ne' is like 'neh' in 'net', and 'ba' is like 'bah' in 'banana'. For '협약' (hyeobyak), 'hyeop' sounds like 'hyup' (as in 'hiccup' but with a 'y' sound and unreleased 'p'), and 'yak' is like 'yahk' (as in the animal 'yak').
More Example Sentences
Discussing international law in a news report or documentary.
전쟁 포로는 제네바 협약에 따라 보호받아야 합니다.
Prisoners of war must be protected according to the Geneva Convention.
An accusation of war crimes or unethical conduct.
그들의 행위는 명백히 제네바 협약을 위반한 것입니다.
Their actions clearly violated the Geneva Convention.
Explaining legal principles in an academic or educational setting.
제네바 협약은 국제 인도주의 법의 핵심입니다.
The Geneva Convention is at the core of international humanitarian law.
Cultural Context
While not an everyday term, '제네바 협약' is recognized in South Korea, especially in discussions related to international law, human rights in conflict, and military ethics. It might appear in news reports concerning global conflicts, historical analyses of wars, or in K-dramas/movies that depict military or wartime scenarios where adherence to international norms is a plot point. It underscores Korea's position as a signatory to international treaties.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
제네바 협약을 준수하다
To abide by the Geneva Convention
제네바 협약을 위반하다
To violate the Geneva Convention
제네바 협약에 따라
According to the Geneva Convention
Related Expressions
국제법
Gukjebop
International law
인도주의
Indojuui
Humanitarianism
전쟁 포로
Jeonjaeng poro
Prisoner of war (POW)
협정
Hyeopjeong
Agreement, pact (general term)
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