lieutenant in Korean
lieutenant in Korean is 중위 — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in Korean
중위
Pronounced: jung'wi
lowest commissioned officer rank
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
Common Korean translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "lieutenant" in Korean?
"lieutenant" in Korean is 중위. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you pronounce 중위?
"lieutenant" in Korean is 중위, pronounced "jung'wi".
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In Korean, "lieutenant" is 중위.
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