Korean Dictionary
How to say "Confirmation" in Korean
“Confirmation” in Korean is 견진 (pronounced "Gyeonjin").
견진
Gyeonjin
Usage & Context
Confirmation is a Christian sacrament where believers confirm their faith. Korean Catholics receive confirmation as a rite of passage into adulthood.
Example Sentence
견진식에 참석했습니다.
I attended the confirmation ceremony.
How to use 견진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Confirmation” is 견진, romanized as Gyeonjin.
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 견진.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gyeon-jin' — 'gyeon' starts with a 'g' and glides through 'y' into 'on' (similar to 'gyawn' but shorter), and 'jin' rhymes with English 'jean.' Two crisp syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
견진성사
gyeon-jin-seong-sa
Full formal Catholic term meaning 'Sacrament of Confirmation' — used in Church documents and official religious contexts
More Example Sentences
sharing religious news with a fellow parishioner
이번 부활절에 견진성사를 받아요.
I'm receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this Easter.
asking a Catholic friend about their sponsor
견진 대부님이 누구세요?
Who is your Confirmation godfather?
explaining the preparation process to a curious friend
견진을 받으려면 교리 공부를 해야 해요.
To receive Confirmation, you have to study catechism first.
Cultural Context
견진 is a specifically Catholic term in Korea — Korea has one of Asia's largest Catholic populations (roughly 11% of the country, concentrated in Seoul and the Gyeonggi region). Korean Catholics follow the traditional pathway of 유아세례 (infant baptism), 첫영성체 (First Communion), and finally 견진성사, which is typically received in adolescence or adulthood. It's also worth knowing that if you're translating 'confirmation' in non-religious contexts — like email confirmations, reservation confirmations, or confirming a fact — the word is completely different: 확인 (hwagin). 견진 is strictly the religious sacrament.
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Common Phrases
견진성사를 받았어요.
I received the sacrament of Confirmation.
견진 준비 중이에요.
I'm preparing for Confirmation.
견진 대부님께 인사드렸어요.
I greeted my Confirmation godfather.
Related Expressions
세례
se-rye
baptism
성사
seong-sa
sacrament
첫영성체
cheo-yeong-seong-che
First Communion
확인
hwag-in
confirmation (non-religious) / verification
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