Korean word

군인

Pronunciation

Romanizationkunin

Meaning

  • nounsoldier

Example

그는 군인으로 훈련을 받았어요.keu neun ku ni neu ro hul lyeo neul pa da sseo yo

He was trained as a soldier.

Illustration for 군인 (soldier)

More examples

어제 지하철에서 군인을 만났어요.eo je chi ha cheo re seo ku ni neul man na sseo yo

Yesterday, I met a soldier on the subway.

Core concept

A person who serves in the armed forces or does military work.

Common phrases

  • 현역 군인hyeo nyeok ku nin

    active-duty soldier

  • 전역한 군인cheo nyeo kan ku nin

    retired soldier

  • 휴가 중인 군인hyu ga chung in ku nin

    soldier on leave

Similar words

병사pyeongsa: A lower-ranking soldier who mainly does basic duties and may fight when needed.
장교changgyo: A military officer who leads troops or carries out skilled duties.
현역hyeonyeok: A person currently serving in the military.
예비역yebiyeok: A reserve soldier who lives as a civilian but can be called back for training or emergencies.

Definition in Korean

군대에서 복무하거나 군사 관련 일을 하는 사람을 이르는 말.kun dae e seo pong mu ha geo na kun sa kwal lyeon i reul ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun combines the roots for army and person, creating the meaning of a person connected with military service.

Usage tips

  • The word is broad, so it does not by itself show whether the person is an officer, an enlisted member, or serving for a required period.

Opposites

  • 민간인minganinciviliannoun

Related words

  • 군대kundaemilitarynoun
  • 군복kunbokmilitary uniformnoun
  • 군복무kunbongmumilitary servicenoun

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