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How do you say "fireman" in Korean?
소방관
sobanggwan
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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