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How do you say "fireman" in Korean?

소방관

sobanggwan

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "fireman" is 소방관.

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Pronunciation

Say so-BANG-gwan with a hard G. The middle syllable is a compound of 'bang' and ends with 'gwan'.

Writing and usage

Four syllables across three blocks: so (소), bang-gwan (방관). Literally fire-department-official.

Example sentence

소방관은 용감해요.

Firemen are brave.

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How to remember 소방관

So = fire, bang = department, gwan = official. Easy to break down.

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Questions about 소방관

How do you say "fireman" in Korean?

In Korean, "fireman" is 소방관. It is a noun.

How is 소방관 written in Korean?

Four syllables across three blocks: so (소), bang-gwan (방관). Literally fire-department-official.

How is 소방관 used in a sentence?

Use 소방관 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 소방관은 용감해요. (Firemen are brave.).

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