Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cathedral" in Korean
“Cathedral” in Korean is 대성당 (pronounced "Daeseongdang").
대성당
Daeseongdang
Usage & Context
Cathedrals are the largest and most important churches in a region. Korea has several magnificent cathedrals that serve as spiritual centers for Catholic communities.
Example Sentence
서울 대성당은 아름다운 건축물입니다.
Seoul Cathedral is a beautiful building.
How to use 대성당 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cathedral” is 대성당, romanized as Daeseongdang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in English. 성 (seong) is like 'sung' in 'sunglasses' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound. 당 (dang) is like 'dung' but with a softer 'd' and an 'a' like in 'father'. Put it together as 'Day-sung-dang'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a landmark to a friend.
명동 대성당은 서울의 상징적인 건축물 중 하나예요.
Myeongdong Cathedral is one of Seoul's iconic buildings.
Reflecting on a city's heritage.
이 도시에 대성당이 있다는 건 그만큼 역사가 깊다는 뜻이죠.
The fact that this city has a cathedral means it has a deep history.
Talking about travel plans.
다음 유럽 여행 때는 꼭 대성당들을 많이 보고 싶어요.
On my next Europe trip, I definitely want to see many cathedrals.
Cultural Context
Catholicism has a significant presence in South Korea, and '대성당' (daeseongdang) refers to these grand churches. Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul is particularly famous, not just as a spiritual center but also for its historical role in Korea's democracy movement. It's a beautiful example of Gothic architecture in the heart of the city.
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Common Phrases
명동 대성당
Myeongdong Cathedral
대성당 미사
Cathedral mass
대성당 건축
Cathedral architecture
Related Expressions
성당
seongdang
Catholic church (general term)
교회
gyohoe
Protestant church (general term)
사찰
sachal
Buddhist temple (formal)
절
jeol
Buddhist temple (common)
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