How to say police officer in Korean

Meaning

A police officer is a person whose job is to help keep people safe and enforce the law. In Korean, 경찰 can mean one police officer or police in general, depending on the sentence. You often use this word when talking about asking for help, catching criminals, or directing traffic.

Example sentences

1. 학교 앞에 경찰이 있어요.

   There is a police officer in front of the school.

2. 경찰에게 도움을 청했어요.

   I asked for help from a police officer.

3. 경찰이 길을 알려 줬어요.

   The police officer showed me the way.

4. 저는 경찰에게 물어봤어요.

   I asked a police officer.