English–Korean
“detective” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhyeongsa
Example
어제 형사를 만났어요.eo je hyeong sa reul man na sseo yo
I met a detective yesterday.
How to say “detective” in Korean
“Detective” in Korean is 형사 (hyeongsa).
A police investigator who follows criminal cases, gathers evidence, and helps arrest suspects.
Example sentences with 형사
그 사건은 형사가 수사하고 있어요.keu sa geo neun hyeong sa ga su sa ha go i sseo yo
A detective is investigating the case.
Tips for using 형사
- English speakers may picture a private investigator, but this word normally points to a police investigator, giving it a more official meaning.