Korean Dictionary
How to say "Soldier" in Korean
“Soldier” in Korean is 군인 (pronounced "Gunin").
군인
Gunin
Usage & Context
Military term related to soldier. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군인에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about soldier.
How to use 군인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Soldier” is 군인, romanized as Gunin.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gun-in'. Two syllables: 'gun' (rhymes with 'goon'), 'in' (like 'een'). The ㄴ of 군 links smoothly into the next vowel.
More Example Sentences
introducing family
우리 형은 군인이에요.
My older brother is a soldier.
observation
군인 아저씨들이 훈련하고 있어요.
The soldiers are training.
appreciation
군인을 존경해요.
I respect soldiers.
Cultural Context
군인 is a general term covering both professional military personnel and conscripted servicemen. Given Korea's mandatory military service (징병제) for men (~18-21 months), nearly every Korean family has a 군인 in it. 군인 아저씨 (soldier uncle) is the affectionate nickname civilians use. Military uniforms on public transport are a common Korean sight.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군인 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
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Common Phrases
군인 아저씨 고생하세요.
Thanks for your service, soldier.
군인이 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a soldier.
군인 월급이 올랐대요.
I heard soldier's pay went up.
Related Expressions
군대
gundae
the military
장교
janggyo
officer
병사
byeongsa
enlisted soldier
입대
ipdae
enlistment
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