Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trench" in Korean
“Trench” in Korean is 참호 (pronounced "Chamho").
참호
Chamho
Usage & Context
Military term related to trench. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 참호에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about trench.
How to use 참호 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trench” is 참호, romanized as Chamho.
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 참호.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '참' (Cham) like 'chum' in 'chum bucket', with a soft 'ch' sound. '호' (ho) sounds like 'hoe', the gardening tool. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing military engineering work during wartime.
병사들은 밤새 참호를 파고 방어선을 구축했다.
The soldiers dug trenches all night and built a defensive line.
Visiting a historical war site or museum.
이 참호는 한국전쟁 당시 치열한 전투가 벌어졌던 곳이다.
This trench is where fierce battles took place during the Korean War.
A soldier recounting an experience in combat.
적의 포격으로부터 몸을 숨기기 위해 참호 안으로 뛰어들었다.
To hide from enemy shelling, I jumped into the trench.
Cultural Context
The concept of '참호' (chamho) is deeply ingrained in Korean military consciousness, especially due to the Korean War and the ongoing division of the peninsula. References to '참호전' (chamhojeon, trench warfare) often evoke images of the brutal fighting along the DMZ. While not a daily word, it's common in historical documentaries, military news, and discussions about national defense, reflecting the country's unique security situation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 참호 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
참호를 파다
to dig a trench
참호에 들어가다
to enter a trench
참호전
trench warfare
Related Expressions
방어선
bang-eoseon
defensive line
벙커
beongkeo
bunker
호
ho
foxhole, dugout (shorter form of 참호)
진지
jinji
position, emplacement
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