방탄
bangtan
The English phrase 'bulletproof' is translated into Korean as 방탄 (bangtan).
방탄 is an adjective used to describe something capable of withstanding a bullet.
Meaning: capable of withstanding a bullet (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound consisting of 방, meaning to prevent or stop and 탄, meaning bullet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 방탄 is frequently used as a prefix to nouns. For example, 방탄조끼 means 'bulletproof vest'.
How do you pronounce it?
bangtan
Did you know?
- The world-famous K-pop group BTS is called 방탄소년단 in Korean, which translates to 'Bulletproof Boy Scouts'. The name represents the group's desire to block out stereotypes and criticisms aimed at youth.
- While 방탄 describes the ability to stop a bullet, the character 탄 also appears in the word 탄생 meaning 'birth'. This is because the original meaning of the character refers to something being 'launched' or 'sprung forth'.
- The word 방탄 is a Sino-Korean term, meaning it is based on Chinese characters. Because of this, the term is instantly recognizable to speakers of Chinese and Japanese, who use the same characters to write 'bulletproof'.
Examples in context
- 톰은 그의 방탄조끼를 입고 있지 않았다.Tom wasn't wearing his bulletproof vest.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use 방탄 in the context of a bulletproof vest.Tatoeba #8012043 by sunhoek, translation #8009552 by CK
- 그 방호복은 총알에 견디도록 설계되었습니다.That body armor is designed to withstand bullets.
- 이 방탄 유리가 총알을 완벽하게 막아준다.This bulletproof glass perfectly blocks bullets.
- 이것은 방탄 유리입니다.igeoseun bangtan yurimnida.This is bulletproof glass.
- 방탄 소재를 사용했어요.bangtan sojaereul sayeonghaesseoyo.I used bulletproof material.
Example conversation
A security expert is explaining equipment to a client in an office.
- 민준 Min-jun이 차량은 방탄 기능이 있어요.i charyeoneun bangtan gineungi isseoyo.This vehicle has bulletproof capabilities.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 튼튼한가요?jeongmal teuntunhangayo?Is it really sturdy?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 아주 안전합니다.ne, aju anjeonhamnida.Yes, it is very safe.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 믿음이 가네요.geureom mideumi ganeyo.Then I feel reassured.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
