Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military cemetery" in Korean
“Military cemetery” in Korean is 군인 묘지 (pronounced "Gunin myoji").
군인 묘지
Gunin myoji
Usage & Context
Military term related to military cemetery. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군인 묘지에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military cemetery.
How to use 군인 묘지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military cemetery” is 군인 묘지, romanized as Gunin myoji.
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 군인 묘지.
Pronunciation Guide
For '군인' (Gunin), 'Gu' sounds like 'goo' in 'goose', and 'nin' sounds like 'nin' in 'ninja'. For '묘지' (myoji), 'myo' is like 'my-oh', and 'ji' is like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The stress is relatively even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a national landmark to a foreign friend.
한국에는 국립 현충원이라는 큰 군인 묘지가 있어요.
Korea has a large military cemetery called the National Cemetery.
Describing a national holiday tradition.
매년 현충일에는 군인 묘지를 찾아 순국선열들을 기립니다.
Every Memorial Day, people visit military cemeteries to honor fallen patriots.
A personal story of loss and remembrance.
그는 전쟁에서 전사한 친구를 군인 묘지에 묻어주었습니다.
He buried his friend, who died in the war, in a military cemetery.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, '국립 현충원' (Gungnip Hyeonchungwon) in Seoul and Daejeon are the most significant national military cemeteries. These are deeply respected sites where fallen soldiers and patriots are interred. Visiting these cemeteries on national holidays like 현충일 (Hyeonchungil, Memorial Day) is a common practice, often featured in news and dramas to emphasize national pride and remembrance.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
군인 묘지에 안장되다
To be interred in a military cemetery
군인 묘지를 방문하다
To visit a military cemetery
국립 군인 묘지
National military cemetery
Related Expressions
국립 현충원
Gungnip Hyeonchungwon
National Cemetery
순국선열
Sunguk seonnyeol
Fallen patriots
참배하다
Chambaechada
To pay respects (at a grave/shrine)
전사자
Jeonsaja
War dead/fallen soldier
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