English–Korean

“navy” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaegun

Example

그는 해군으로 입대했다.keu neun hae gu neu ro ip ttae haet tta

He enlisted in the navy.

Illustration for 해군 (navy)

How to say “navy” in Korean

“Navy” in Korean is 해군 (haegun).

The combined force of naval personnel and vessels responsible for a country's defense and missions at sea.

Full entry for 해군: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 해군

해군 기지는 항구 근처에 있다.hae gun ki ji neun hang gu keun cheo e it tta

The naval base is near the harbor.

Tips for using 해군

  • English speakers may picture only warships, but this word also covers the people and support functions that make the naval service operate.

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