Korean Dictionary
How to say "Agnostic" in Korean
“Agnostic” in Korean is 불가지론자 (pronounced "Bulgajironja").
불가지론자
Bulgajironja
Usage & Context
An agnostic is someone who believes the existence of God is unknowable. Agnosticism is a philosophical position found among some Koreans.
Example Sentence
불가지론자는 신의 존재를 알 수 없다고 믿습니다.
An agnostic believes God's existence is unknowable.
How to use 불가지론자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Agnostic” is 불가지론자, romanized as Bulgajironja.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The '불' (bul) sounds like 'bool' in 'pool'. '가' (ga) is like 'gah' in 'garage'. '지' (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. '론' (ron) is like 'rone' in 'drone', and '자' (ja) is like 'jah' in 'jar'. The syllables are pronounced with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Stating one's personal philosophical stance.
저는 신의 존재에 대해 불가지론자입니다.
I am an agnostic about the existence of God.
Distinguishing between agnosticism and atheism.
그는 종교를 믿지 않지만, 자신을 무신론자보다는 불가지론자라고 부릅니다.
He doesn't believe in religion, but calls himself an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Explaining the core tenet of agnosticism.
불가지론자들은 신의 존재를 증명하거나 반증할 수 없다고 생각합니다.
Agnostics believe God's existence cannot be proven or disproven.
Cultural Context
Agnosticism, '불가지론' (bulgajiron), is a philosophical position understood in Korea, though perhaps less commonly discussed than specific religious affiliations or atheism. While many Koreans identify with a religion (Buddhism, Christianity) or no religion, agnosticism represents a distinct intellectual stance. It's less about cultural practice and more about a personal worldview, and identifying as such might prompt further questions about one's spiritual beliefs in some social contexts.
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Common Phrases
불가지론적 입장
Agnostic stance
불가지론을 주장하다
To assert agnosticism
나는 불가지론자야
I am an agnostic (casual)
Related Expressions
무신론자
musin-ronja
Atheist
유신론자
yusin-ronja
Theist
회의론자
hoeuironja
Skeptic
종교인
jonggyoin
Religious person
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