Korean word

해군

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaegun

Meaning

  • nounnavy

Example

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

He enlisted in the navy.

Illustration for 해군 (navy)

More examples

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

The naval base is near the harbor.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 해군 기지hae gun ki ji

    navy base

  • 해군 장교hae gun chang gyo

    naval officer

  • 해군 병사hae gun pyeong sa

    navy soldier

Similar words

군대kundae: A country's complete organized military, including its troops and units.
육군yukkkun: A land-based military branch responsible for fighting and defending on the ground.
공군konggun: A military service that defends a country and conducts missions using aircraft.
해병대haebyeongdae: A military unit specializing in landings from the sea and fighting along the coast.

Definition in Korean

국가의 바다를 지키고 해상에서의 작전 및 지원을 담당하는 병력과 함정의 집합체kuk kka ui pa da reul chi ki go hae sang e seo ui chak jjeon mit chi wo neul tam dang ha neun pyeong nyeok kkwa ham jeong ui chi pap che

Word origin

The word developed as a Sino-Korean combination of sea and military, directly describing an armed force connected with the sea.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 해군본부haegunbonbunavy headquartersnoun
  • 해군사관학교haegunsagwanhakkkyonaval academynoun

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