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경찰서

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Meaning and Usage

The word '경찰서' refers to a police station, the local office where police officers work and where citizens can report crimes or seek help. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation and official contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 경찰서에 신고하다: to report to the police station
  • 경찰서에 가다: to go to the police station
  • 경찰서에서 진술하다: to give a statement at the police station

These collocations are frequently used when discussing incidents, crimes, or legal matters.

Register and Politeness

'경찰서' is a neutral term appropriate for both formal and informal situations. When speaking politely, it is often combined with polite verbs like '가다' (to go) or '신고하다' (to report).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '경찰서' with '경찰' (police). Remember, '경찰서' is the physical place (police station), while '경찰' refers to the police officers or the police force in general.

Example Sentences

길에서 지갑을 잃어버려서 경찰서에 신고했어요.

Gileseo jigabeul ilheobeoryeoseo gyeongchalseoe singohaesseoyo.

I lost my wallet on the street, so I reported it to the police station.

경찰서는 24시간 운영됩니다.

Gyeongchalseoneun 24 sigan unyeongdoemnida.

The police station operates 24 hours a day.

경찰서에 가서 사건에 대해 진술해야 합니다.

Gyeongchalseoe gaseo sageone daehae jinsulhaeya hamnida.

You have to go to the police station and give a statement about the incident.