Korean Dictionary
How to say "Quran" in Korean
“Quran” in Korean is 꾸란 (pronounced "Kkuran").
꾸란
Kkuran
Usage & Context
The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam. Korean Muslims study and recite the Quran as a central practice of their faith.
Example Sentence
꾸란은 이슬람의 거룩한 경전입니다.
The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam.
How to use 꾸란 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Quran” is 꾸란, romanized as Kkuran.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 꾸란.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 꾸 (kku), sounds like 'koo' in 'cool' but with a tense, aspirated 'k' sound, almost like a double 'k'. The vowel is a clear 'oo' sound. The second syllable, 란 (ran), sounds like 'ran' in 'run', but with a slightly softer 'r' (closer to 'l' or 'd' in Korean) and a clear 'a' sound like in 'father'. Put it together: 'Kkoo-ran'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common religious practice.
이슬람 신자들은 꾸란을 매일 읽고 기도합니다.
Muslim believers read the Quran and pray every day.
Explaining a fundamental fact about the Quran.
꾸란은 아랍어로 기록된 성스러운 책입니다.
The Quran is a holy book written in Arabic.
Discussing the core message of the Quran.
꾸란의 가르침은 평화와 사랑을 강조해요.
The teachings of the Quran emphasize peace and love.
Cultural Context
While Islam is a minority religion in South Korea, the term 꾸란 (Kkuran) is generally recognized, especially in multicultural areas or among those interested in world religions. There are mosques and Islamic centers in major cities like Seoul, where the Quran is central to the faith of Korean Muslims and foreign residents. Efforts are also made to provide Korean translations.
Editorial note
We review entries like 꾸란 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
꾸란을 읽다
to read the Quran
꾸란을 암송하다
to recite the Quran
꾸란의 가르침
teachings of the Quran
Related Expressions
이슬람
iseullam
Islam
무슬림
museullim
Muslim
경전
gyeongjeon
Scripture (general term)
성서
seongseo
Holy book (general term)
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