English–Korean
“prison” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkamok
Example
그는 감옥에 갔어요.keu neun ka mo ge ka sseo yo
He went to prison.
How to say “prison” in Korean
“Prison” in Korean is 감옥 (kamok).
A controlled facility where people who have committed crimes are kept apart from ordinary society.
Example sentences with 감옥
그는 감옥에서 석방되었어요.keu neun ka mo ge seo seok ppang doe eo sseo yo
He was released from prison.
Tips for using 감옥
- The word names the institution itself, not only the time spent there, so it fits descriptions of where someone is held as well as discussions of the system.