How to say detective in Korean

Korean: 형사[ hyeong-sa ]

detective
detective형사

Meaning

A detective (형사) is a police officer who looks for clues and tries to find criminals. This word usually means a person who investigates crimes. You often see it in movies, TV shows, and stories, but it can also describe a real job.

Example sentences

  1. 형사가 우리 집에 와서 질문했어요.

    A detective came to our house and asked questions.

  2. 저 사람은 형사예요.

    That person is a detective.

  3. 우리 삼촌은 형사예요.

    My uncle is a detective.

  4. 공원에서 형사를 봤어요.

    I saw a detective in the park.

  5. 학교 앞에서 형사가 사람을 찾고 있어요.

    A detective is looking for someone in front of the school.