TOPIK · Level 75
15 words
Korean word
군대
Pronunciation
Romanizationkundae
Meaning
- nounarmy
Example
남동생이 군대에 갔어요.nam dong saeng i kun dae e ka sseo yo
My younger brother went into the army.
More examples
그는 군대에서 복무한 경험이 있어요.keu neun kun dae e seo pong mu han kyeong heo mi i sseo yo
He has experience serving in the military.
Core concept
A nation's organized military as a collective force, including its soldiers and units.
Common phrases
군대에 입대하다kun dae e ip ttae ha da
enlist in the army
군대에서 복무하다kun dae e seo pong mu ha da
serve in the military
군대에 가다kun dae e ka da
join the army
Similar words
군인kunin: A member of the armed forces who performs military work or service.
입대ipttae: The act of entering the armed forces to begin required military service.
제대chedae: The act of completing military service and leaving the armed forces.
부대pudae: A distinct military formation with its own mission and command.
Definition in Korean
국가의 안전을 위해 무력으로 조직된 집단이나 그 구성원을 말한다.kuk kka ui an jeo neul wi hae mu ryeo geu ro cho jik ttoen chip tta ni na keu ku seong wo neul mal han da
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning military force and group or formation, giving the sense of an organized military body.
Usage tips
- The word can describe a person's military service in everyday Korean, so it often carries a more personal meaning than English army in sentences about joining or leaving it.