Korean Dictionary
How to say "Church" in Korean
“Church” in Korean is 교회 (pronounced "Gyohoe").
교회
Gyohoe
Usage & Context
Churches are prominent in Korean cities and towns. Korean churches are known for their vibrant communities and active social programs.
Example Sentence
매주 일요일에 교회에 갑니다.
I go to church every Sunday.
How to use 교회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Church” is 교회, romanized as Gyohoe.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gyo-hoe'. Two syllables: 'gyo' (soft 'gy' glide into 'oh'), 'hoe' (like 'hweh' — lips rounding then relaxing).
More Example Sentences
weekly routine
일요일마다 교회에 가요.
I go to church every Sunday.
neighborhood
우리 동네에 큰 교회가 있어요.
There's a big church in our neighborhood.
social life
교회에서 친구들을 만나요.
I meet friends at church.
Cultural Context
교회 in Korea typically implies a Protestant church. Catholic churches are 성당, and Buddhist temples are 절. Korean 교회 culture is extraordinarily active — many include weekday services, youth groups (청년부), and 새벽 기도 (dawn prayer). Church buildings often have red neon crosses (십자가), a distinctive nighttime feature of Korean cities.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
교회 다니세요?
Do you go to church?
교회에서 봉사해요.
I volunteer at church.
교회 친구들이랑 밥 먹어요.
I eat with my church friends.
Related Expressions
성당
seongdang
Catholic cathedral
예배
yebae
worship service
목사님
moksanim
pastor
십자가
sipjaga
cross
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