When to use general in Korean

When to use it

A general (장군) is a very high-ranking leader in the army. We use this word when talking about soldiers, history, movies, or costumes. In pictures, a general often wears a special uniform with medals or a hat.

Example sentences

1. 우리 아들은 장군 옷을 입고 놀아요.

   My son plays wearing general clothes.

2. 학교 축제에서 민수는 장군 역할을 했어요.

   At the school festival, Minsu played the role of a general.

3. 박물관에서 유명한 장군 그림을 봤어요.

   I saw a picture of a famous general at the museum.

4. 영화 속 장군은 큰 모자를 썼어요.

   The general in the movie wore a big hat.

5. 가게에서 장군 모양 인형을 샀어요.

   I bought a doll shaped like a general at the store.

6. 여행 중에 오래된 장군 동상을 봤어요.

   I saw an old statue of a general during my trip.