Korean Dictionary
How to say "Honor guard" in Korean
“Honor guard” in Korean is 의장대 (pronounced "Uijangdae").
의장대
Uijangdae
Usage & Context
Military term related to honor guard. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 의장대에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about honor guard.
How to use 의장대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Honor guard” is 의장대, romanized as Uijangdae.
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 의장대.
Pronunciation Guide
의 (ui) sounds like 'wee' in 'week' but with a slightly more open mouth, or 'oo-ee' said quickly. 장 (jang) is like 'jang' in 'jangly'. 대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in English. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a performance at a state event.
대통령 환영식에서 의장대가 멋진 시범을 보였습니다.
The honor guard performed a splendid demonstration at the presidential welcoming ceremony.
Explaining the role of the honor guard in official ceremonies.
의장대는 국가의 중요한 의전 행사를 담당합니다.
The honor guard is responsible for important state protocol events.
Highlighting the training and qualities of honor guard members.
의장대원들은 엄격한 훈련을 통해 완벽한 절도와 자세를 유지합니다.
Honor guard members maintain perfect discipline and posture through rigorous training.
Cultural Context
The 의장대 (uijangdae) in Korea is highly esteemed for its precision, discipline, and ceremonial role. They are a prominent feature in state visits, national ceremonies, and military funerals, symbolizing national dignity and military excellence. Members are often selected for their height, appearance, and ability to perform intricate drills with perfect synchronization, often accompanied by the military band.
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Common Phrases
의장대 시범을 봤어요.
I watched the honor guard demonstration.
의장대 교대식이 멋있었어요.
The honor guard changing ceremony was cool.
의장대원들은 정말 절도 있어요.
The honor guard members are truly disciplined.
Related Expressions
경호원
gyeonghowon
bodyguard, security guard
의전
uijeon
protocol, ceremony
군악대
gunakdae
military band (often perform together)
사열
sayeol
review, inspection (military)
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