Explore Korean Religion Vocabulary, Cultural Expressions, and Etiquette for Religious Settings
Are you interested in learning Korean words for religious customs and traditions? Whether you’re living in Korea, traveling, or simply curious about Korean spirituality and etiquette, this guide will help you master essential Korean vocabulary for religion and religious practices. ποΈπ
π Common Korean Religion-Related Words
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ’ κ΅ | jong-gyo | Religion |
| μ μ | sin-ang | Faith, belief |
| μ | sin | God / deity |
| μ±κ²½ | seong-gyeong | Bible |
| μλ°° | ye-bae | Worship |
| κΈ°λ | gi-do | Prayer |
| μ¬μ°° | sa-chal | Buddhist temple |
| κ΅ν | gyo-hoe | Church |
| μ±λΉ | seong-dang | Catholic church |
| λͺ¨μ€ν¬ | mo-seu-keu | Mosque |
π§ββοΈ Vocabulary for Practices & Customs
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ ν΅ μμ | jeon-tong ui-sik | Traditional ritual |
| μ μ¬ | je-sa | Ancestral rite |
| λͺ μ | myeong-sang | Meditation |
| μλ‘ | sun-rye | Pilgrimage |
| κΈμ | geum-sik | Fasting |
| νκΈ | heon-geum | Offering/donation |
| μΈλ‘ | se-rye | Baptism |
| κ³ ν΄μ±μ¬ | go-hae-seong-sa | Confession (Catholic) |
| λΆκ²½ | bul-gyeong | Buddhist scriptures |
| λ²ν | beop-hoe | Dharma assembly |
βοΈ Common Religious Groups in Korea
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| κΈ°λ κ΅ | gi-dok-gyo | Christianity |
| μ²μ£Όκ΅ | cheon-ju-gyo | Catholicism |
| λΆκ΅ | bul-gyo | Buddhism |
| μ΄μ¬λκ΅ | i-seul-lam-gyo | Islam |
| μ κ΅ | yu-gyo | Confucianism |
| 무μμ μ | mu-sok sin-ang | Shamanism |
| μ μ | sin-ja | Believer |
| μ’ κ΅μΈ | jong-gyo-in | Religious person |
| μ€λ | seu-nim | Buddhist monk |
| λͺ©μ¬ | mok-sa | Pastor |
π¬ Useful Korean Expressions for Religious Settings
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ μμ΄ μμΌμΈμ? | sin-ang-i it-seu-se-yo? | Do you have a religion? |
| μλ°°μ μ°Έμν΄λ λ κΉμ? | ye-bae-e cham-seok-hae-do doel-kka-yo? | May I attend the worship service? |
| κΈ°λν΄ λ릴κ²μ. | gi-do-hae deu-ril-ge-yo | Iβll pray for you. |
| μ μμ μ‘°μ©ν ν΄μΌ ν΄μ. | jeol-e-seo jo-yong-hi hae-ya hae-yo | You must stay quiet in a temple. |
| μ μ¬λ₯Ό μ§λμ΄μ. | je-sa-reul ji-nae-sseo-yo | We performed ancestral rites. |
| κΈμ μ€μ΄μμ. | geum-sik jung-i-e-yo | Iβm currently fasting. |
π§ Cultural Tips & Facts About Religion in Korea
- πΈ Korean culture respects religious diversity. Itβs common to see churches, temples, and shrines in the same city.
- πΈ Ancestral rites (μ μ¬) are traditional and often practiced during holidays like Chuseok and Seollal.
- πΈ Buddhist temples are serene places. Visitors should wear modest clothing and avoid loud noise.
- πΈ In churches, offering (νκΈ) is voluntary but respected. You can bow or shake hands after service.
- πΈ Many Koreans are non-religious, but may follow rituals or customs due to family tradition.
β Quick Practice
1οΈβ£ Whatβs the Korean word for “worship”?
2οΈβ£ How do you say “Iβll pray for you” in Korean?
3οΈβ£ What do you call a Buddhist monk in Korean?
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