Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blessings" in Korean
“Blessings” in Korean is 축복 (pronounced "Chukbok").
축복
Chukbok
Usage & Context
Blessings are expressions of divine favor or good wishes. In Korean culture, blessings are given during important life events and celebrations.
Example Sentence
축복을 받았습니다.
I received a blessing.
How to use 축복 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blessings” is 축복, romanized as Chukbok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '축' (chuk) like 'chook' in 'book' but with a 'ch' sound, and the 'k' is unreleased. '복' (bok) sounds like 'bock' in 'bock beer' or 'book' but with a 'b' sound. The stress is usually on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Giving a New Year's greeting.
새해에는 축복이 가득하시길 바랍니다.
I hope you are full of blessings in the New Year.
Expressing gratitude at a wedding or after.
결혼을 축복해 주셔서 감사합니다.
Thank you for blessing our marriage.
Describing a child's fortunate upbringing.
그 아이는 부모님의 큰 축복 속에서 자랐어요.
That child grew up with great blessings from their parents.
Cultural Context
축복 (chukbok) means 'blessing' and is a widely used term in Korea, both in religious and secular contexts. In Christianity, it refers to divine favor or grace. In general Korean culture, it's used to express good wishes for someone's well-being, happiness, or success. You'll hear it frequently during important life events like weddings (결혼 축복), birthdays (생일 축복), or when wishing someone good luck. It embodies a positive sentiment of hope and goodwill, often used in formal speeches, songs, and everyday conversations.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
축복하다
to bless
축복받다
to be blessed
하나님의 축복
God's blessing
Related Expressions
은혜
eunhye
grace, favor
행운
haengun
good luck
기원
giwon
prayer, wish
축하
chukha
congratulations
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