How do you say "firefighter" in Korean?

소방관

sobanggwan

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "firefighter" is 소방관 (sobanggwan).

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Pronunciation

Say “sobanggwan” with a flat, even rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern — every syllable gets roughly equal time.

Writing and usage

소방관 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

소방관은 불타는 집 안으로 달려들었다.

sobanggwaneun bultaneun jip aneuro dalryeodeureotda.

The firefighter rushed into the burning house.

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How to remember 소방관

Picture someone saying “sobanggwan” out loud while pointing at a firefighter racing into smoke — the sound alone should call the image to mind.

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Questions about 소방관

How do you pronounce 소방관?

Say “sobanggwan” with a flat, even rhythm rather than an English up-down stress pattern — every syllable gets roughly equal time.

Is 소방관 formal or casual?

소방관 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 소방관 written in Korean?

소방관 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as sobanggwan.

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