Korean Dictionary
How to say "Islam" in Korean
“Islam” in Korean is 이슬람교 (pronounced "Iseulamgyo").
이슬람교
Iseulamgyo
Usage & Context
Islam is a growing religion in Korea with an increasing Muslim population. Korean Muslims have established mosques and communities throughout the country.
Example Sentence
이슬람교는 한국에서 점점 증가하고 있습니다.
Islam is growing in Korea.
How to use 이슬람교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Islam” is 이슬람교, romanized as Iseulamgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'i-seul-lam-gyo'. Four syllables: 'i' (like 'ee'), 'seul' (short 'sul'), 'lam' (like 'lahm'), 'gyo' (glide plus 'oh').
More Example Sentences
religion discussion
이슬람교는 세계 3대 종교 중 하나예요.
Islam is one of the world's three major religions.
location
이태원에 이슬람교 사원이 있어요.
There's a mosque in Itaewon.
cultural explanation
이슬람교 신자들은 라마단에 금식해요.
Muslims fast during Ramadan.
Cultural Context
이슬람교 ('Islam religion') is the Korean term; 무슬림 is used for 'Muslim' (a practitioner). Korea has a small but growing Muslim community, with the main 서울 중앙 성원 (Seoul Central Mosque) in Itaewon since 1976. 할랄 음식 (halal food) options have expanded in Korea in recent years, especially around 이태원 and near universities with many Muslim international students.
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Common Phrases
이슬람교를 믿어요.
I follow Islam.
이슬람 문화에 관심이 있어요.
I'm interested in Islamic culture.
이슬람 사원에 가 봤어요.
I've been to a mosque.
Related Expressions
무슬림
museullim
Muslim
성원
seongwon
mosque
할랄
hallal
halal
라마단
ramadan
Ramadan
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