English–Korean
“police officer” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongchalgwan
Example
밤에 경찰관이 순찰을 돌았어요.pa me kyeong chal gwa ni sun cha reul to ra sseo yo
A police officer patrolled at night.
How to say “police officer” in Korean
“Police officer” in Korean is 경찰관 (kyeongchalgwan).
A public official who protects public safety and responds to crime and danger.
Example sentences with 경찰관
길에서 경찰관에게 길을 물었어요.ki re seo kyeong chal gwa ne ge ki reul mu reo sseo yo
I asked a police officer for directions on the street.
Tips for using 경찰관
- When Korean speakers use 경찰 (gyeongchal, "police") in ordinary conversation, context often supplies the meaning of police officer, while the full form states it more specifically.