Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military unit" in Korean
“Military unit” in Korean is 군 부대 (pronounced "Gun budae").
군 부대
Gun budae
Usage & Context
An organized group of soldiers under a single command structure.
Example Sentence
각 군 부대는 고유한 역할을 가지고 있어요.
Each military unit has its own unique role.
How to use 군 부대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military unit” is 군 부대, romanized as Gun budae.
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 군 부대.
Pronunciation Guide
'군' (gun) is like 'goon'. '부대' (budae) is pronounced 'boo-day', with '부' like 'boo' and '대' like 'day'. Together: 'Goon boo-day'.
More Example Sentences
Describing someone's military service experience.
그는 최전방 군 부대에서 복무했어요.
He served in a frontline military unit.
News report on a public relations event for a military base.
군 부대 방문 행사가 열렸습니다.
A military unit visit event was held.
A parent discussing their son's upcoming military enlistment.
우리 아들이 어느 군 부대에 배치될지 궁금해요.
I wonder which military unit my son will be assigned to.
Cultural Context
'군 부대' is a very common term, especially among those with family members in the military or when discussing military service. The specific '부대' (unit) a soldier is assigned to can significantly shape their experience. There's a strong sense of camaraderie and identity associated with one's '부대', and veterans often refer to their unit with pride. Sometimes, '부대' alone is used colloquially to mean 'military unit'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군 부대 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
군 부대 훈련
Military unit training
군 부대 이전
Relocation of a military unit
군 부대 방문
Visit to a military unit
Related Expressions
부대
budae
Unit (often used alone to mean military unit)
사단
sadan
Division (large military unit)
연대
yeondae
Regiment
대대
daedae
Battalion
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