Korean Religion Words & Phrases

Religion plays a significant role in Korean society, with Buddhism and Christianity being the two major faiths. Learning religious vocabulary helps you understand Korean temples and churches, discuss spiritual concepts, and appreciate the religious diversity that shapes Korean culture and daily life.

110 words

종교

Jonggyo

Religion

Beginner

불교

Bulgyo

Buddhism

Beginner

기독교

Gidokkyo

Christianity

Beginner

가톨릭

Gatollик

Catholicism

Beginner

개신교

Gaesinnyo

Protestant

Beginner

이슬람교

Iseulamgyo

Islam

Beginner

무교

Mugyo

Shamanism

Intermediate

유교

Yugyo

Confucianism

Intermediate

천도교

Cheondogyo

Cheondogyo

Advanced

교회

Gyohoe

Church

Beginner

대성당

Daeseongdang

Cathedral

Intermediate

모스크

Moseukeu

Mosque

Intermediate

신사

Sinsa

Shrine

Intermediate

제단

Jedan

Altar

Intermediate

기도

Gido

Prayer

Beginner

예배

Yebae

Worship

Beginner

설교

Seolgyo

Sermon

Intermediate

경전

Gyeongjeon

Scripture

Intermediate

성경

Seongyeong

Bible

Beginner

꾸란

Kkuran

Quran

Intermediate

불경

Bulgyeong

Buddhist scripture

Intermediate

스님

Seunim

Monk

Beginner

수녀

Sunyeo

Nun

Beginner

신부

Sinbu

Priest

Beginner

목사

Moksa

Pastor

Beginner

목사님

Moksanim

Reverend

Intermediate

주교

Jugyo

Bishop

Intermediate

교황

Gyohwang

Pope

Intermediate

교중

Gyojung

Congregation

Intermediate

믿음

Mideum

Faith

Beginner

신념

Sinnyeom

Belief

Beginner

하나님

Hananim

God

Beginner

Sin

Deity

Intermediate

영혼

Yeonghon

Spirit

Intermediate

Hon

Soul

Intermediate

천국

Cheonguk

Heaven

Beginner

지옥

Jigok

Hell

Beginner

내세

Naeseae

Afterlife

Intermediate

Eop

Karma

Intermediate

열반

Yeolban

Nirvana

Intermediate

깨달음

Kkaedareeum

Enlightenment

Intermediate

염불

Yeombul

Chanting

Intermediate

촛불

Chotbul

Candle

Beginner

제물

Jemul

Offering

Intermediate

의식

Uisik

Ritual

Intermediate

종교 축제

Jonggyo chukje

Religious festival

Intermediate

순례

Sunrye

Pilgrimage

Intermediate

세례

Serye

Baptism

Intermediate

성찬

Seongchan

Communion

Intermediate

견진

Gyeonjin

Confirmation

Intermediate

결혼식

Gyeolhonsik

Wedding ceremony

Beginner

장례식

Jangreyesik

Funeral rites

Intermediate

제사

Jesa

Ancestral rites

Intermediate

조상 숭배

Josang sungbae

Ancestor worship

Intermediate

무당

Mudang

Shaman

Intermediate

굿

Gut

Gut ceremony

Advanced

운세

Unseae

Horoscope

Intermediate

부적

Bujeok

Talismans

Intermediate

축복

Chukbok

Blessings

Beginner

성수

Seongsu

Holy water

Intermediate

묵주

Mukju

Rosary

Intermediate

염주

Yeomju

Prayer beads

Intermediate

종교 휴일

Jonggyo hyuil

Religious holiday

Intermediate

한국의 크리스마스

Hangugui keuliseumaseu

Christmas in Korea

Intermediate

추석의 종교적 측면

Chuseogui jonggyo-jeok cheukmyeon

Chuseok religious aspect

Advanced

부처님 오신 날

Bucheonim osin nal

Buddha's birthday

Intermediate

부활절

Buhwaljol

Easter

Intermediate

라마단

Ramadan

Ramadan

Intermediate

이드

Ideu

Eid

Intermediate

디왈리

Diwali

Diwali

Advanced

이교도

Igyo-do

Pagan

Advanced

불가지론자

Bulgajironja

Agnostic

Advanced

무신론자

Musin-ronja

Atheist

Intermediate

세속적

Sesok-jeok

Secular

Intermediate

종교 간 대화

Jonggyo gan daehwa

Interfaith dialogue

Advanced

종교의 자유

Jonggyo-ui jayou

Religious freedom

Advanced

종교와 국가

Jonggyo-wa gukga

Religion and state

Advanced

포교

Pogyo

Proselytizing

Advanced

선교 활동

Seonggyo hwaldong

Mission work

Intermediate

종교 봉사 활동

Jonggyo bongsa hwaldong

Volunteer work (religious)

Intermediate

십일조

Sipiljo

Tithe

Intermediate

헌금

Heongeum

Donation to church

Intermediate

종교 교육

Jonggyo gyoyuk

Religious education

Intermediate

주일학교

Juil hakgyo

Sunday school

Intermediate

종교 방송

Jonggyo bangsong

Religious broadcasting

Intermediate

종교 미술

Jonggyo misul

Religious art

Intermediate

종교 음악

Jonggyo eumak

Religious music

Intermediate

찬송가

Chansongga

Hymn

Beginner

복음

Bogeum

Gospel

Beginner

주문

Jumun

Chant

Intermediate

Beop

Dharma

Advanced

Seon

Zen

Advanced

도교

Dogyo

Taoist

Advanced

도교 사원

Dogyo sawon

Taoist temple

Advanced

풍수

Pungsu

Feng shui (Korean)

Intermediate

무속 의식

Musok uisik

Shamanic ritual

Advanced

축귀

Chukgwi

Exorcism

Advanced

영적 치유

Yeongjeok chiyu

Spiritual healing

Advanced

집들이 축복식

Jipduri chukboksik

Blessing ceremony for new home

Advanced

부처

Bucheo

Buddha

Beginner

예수

Yesu

Jesus

Beginner

무함마드

Muhammahdeu

Muhammad

Intermediate

공자

Gongja

Confucius

Intermediate

거룩한

Georukhan

Sacred

Intermediate

거룩한

Georukhan

Holy

Intermediate

Jwe

Sin

Intermediate

구원

Guon

Salvation

Intermediate

은혜

Eunhye

Grace

Intermediate

회개

Hoegae

Repentance

Intermediate

부활

Buhwal

Resurrection

Intermediate

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