How to say prison in Korean
Korean: 감옥[ gam-ok ]
Meaning
Prison (감옥) is a place where people are kept when they break the law. You can use this word when talking about someone being in prison or going to prison. It is a serious word, and you may hear it in news, movies, or everyday conversation.
Example sentences
그는 감옥에 갔어요.
He went to prison.
범인이 감옥으로 데려갔어요.
The criminal was taken to the prison.
감옥 이야기를 듣고 싶어요.
I want to hear a story about prison.
아빠는 감옥 근처에 살지 않아요.
Dad doesn't live near the prison.
여행 중에 큰 감옥 건물을 봤어요.
I saw a big prison building during the trip.
아이가 "감옥이 뭐예요?"라고 물었어요.
The child asked, "What is a prison?"
