Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military police" in Korean
“Military police” in Korean is 헌병 (pronounced "Heonbyeong").
헌병
Heonbyeong
Usage & Context
Military term related to military police. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 헌병에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military police.
How to use 헌병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military police” is 헌병, romanized as Heonbyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
헌 (Heon) sounds like 'hun' in 'hunt' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound, like 'hawn'. 병 (byeong) sounds like 'byung' in 'bungalow' but with a 'y' sound before the 'eo', and the 'ng' is like in 'sing'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Witnessing a military checkpoint or parade.
헌병이 길을 통제하고 있어요.
Military police are controlling the road.
Explaining military roles.
군대에서 헌병은 질서 유지 임무를 맡습니다.
In the military, military police are responsible for maintaining order.
Discussing a K-drama plot.
드라마에서 헌병들이 범인을 쫓는 장면이 나왔어요.
In the drama, there was a scene where military police chased a criminal.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, where mandatory military service is a significant part of male life, the '헌병' (Heonbyeong) are a familiar sight, especially around military bases or during military-related events. They are often seen as the internal law enforcement of the armed forces, similar to MPs in other countries. Their presence can evoke a sense of discipline and order, and they are sometimes depicted in K-dramas or movies dealing with military themes, often in roles involving investigations or maintaining security. While '군사경찰' (Gunsagyeongchal) is the modern official term, '헌병' is still widely used.
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Common Phrases
헌병이 지나간다.
Military police are passing by.
헌병대에 신고하다.
To report to the military police.
헌병이 출동했다.
Military police were dispatched.
Related Expressions
군인
gunin
soldier
경찰
gyeongchal
police (civilian)
군사경찰
gunsagyeongchal
military police (modern official term)
헌병대
heonbyeongdae
military police corps/unit
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