Korean Dictionary
How to say "Warrant" in Korean
“Warrant” in Korean is 영장 (pronounced "Yeongjang").
영장
Yeongjang
Usage & Context
A legal document issued by a judge authorizing police to take action. Warrants in South Korea are required for searches and arrests in most cases.
Example Sentence
경찰은 영장을 가지고 있었습니다.
The police had a warrant.
How to use 영장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Warrant” is 영장, romanized as Yeongjang.
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 영장.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '영장' as 'yeong-jang'. '영' sounds like 'young' in English, and '장' sounds like 'jang' as in the first syllable of 'jang-go' (a Korean drum). The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
A dramatic scene in a movie or K-drama.
경찰이 영장을 들고 문을 두드렸습니다.
The police knocked on the door with a warrant.
A news report about a legal action against a company or individual.
법원에서 압수수색 영장을 발부했습니다.
The court issued a search and seizure warrant.
A legal professional explaining rights to a client.
영장 없이는 집 안으로 들어갈 수 없습니다.
You cannot enter the house without a warrant.
Cultural Context
The issuance or execution of a '영장' (warrant) is a common dramatic device in Korean crime and legal K-dramas. Scenes where police burst in with a '영장' for an arrest or search are iconic. The phrase '영장 나왔어!' (The warrant is out!) often signals a critical turning point in a storyline, emphasizing the legal authority behind police actions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 영장 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
영장을 발부하다
to issue a warrant
영장을 신청하다
to apply for a warrant
영장이 나오다
for a warrant to be issued/come out
Related Expressions
체포영장
chepoyeongjang
arrest warrant
압수수색 영장
apsususaek yeongjang
search and seizure warrant
구속영장
gusogyeongjang
detention warrant
법원
beobwon
court of law
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