Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grenade" in Korean
“Grenade” in Korean is 수류탄 (pronounced "Suryutan").
수류탄
Suryutan
Usage & Context
Military term related to grenade. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 수류탄에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about grenade.
How to use 수류탄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grenade” is 수류탄, romanized as Suryutan.
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 수류탄.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'soo-ryoo-tahn' — 'su' rhymes with 'sue,' 'ryu' is one syllable ('ryoo') with a soft rolled 'r,' and 'tan' rhymes with the English 'tan.' Say it as three even beats.
More Example Sentences
a Korean soldier describing boot camp
훈련 중에 수류탄 투척 연습을 했어요.
During training, we practiced throwing grenades.
a news-style report on a demonstration
경찰이 시위대에 최루 수류탄을 사용했어요.
The police used tear-gas grenades on the protesters.
a character in a war movie explaining to a recruit
수류탄 핀을 뽑으면 몇 초 안에 터져요.
Once you pull the grenade pin, it explodes within seconds.
Cultural Context
Because Korea has universal male conscription, 수류탄 is one of those military words almost every Korean man knows firsthand — boot camp at places like 논산훈련소 includes mandatory 수류탄 투척 (grenade throwing) practice, and the experience is a staple topic in 군대 이야기 (military stories) men trade over drinks. You'll also see 수류탄 pop up constantly in K-war films and dramas like 태극기 휘날리며, 국가대표, and 군함도. In slang, 수류탄 can refer to a 'disaster' someone drops into a conversation — similar to 'dropping a bomb' in English — and the phrase '수류탄 투하' (dropping a grenade) shows up in YouTube comments when someone reveals a shocking piece of gossip.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
수류탄을 던졌어요.
I threw a grenade.
수류탄 투척 훈련
Grenade-throwing training
수류탄 핀을 뽑다.
To pull a grenade pin.
Related Expressions
폭탄
pok-tan
bomb
군대
gun-dae
military / army
훈련
hul-lyeon
training
최루탄
choe-ru-tan
tear gas canister
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