Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cross" in Korean
“Cross” in Korean is 십자 (pronounced "Sipja").
십자
Sipja
Usage & Context
Sipja is the Korean word for cross. Crosses are used in Korean design and have religious significance. They represent intersection and balance.
Example Sentence
십자 모양의 목걸이가 있어요.
There is a cross-shaped necklace.
How to use 십자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cross” is 십자, romanized as Sipja.
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 십자.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Sip-ja" as two distinct syllables. "Sip" sounds like "sip" in "sip a drink." "Ja" sounds like "jah" in "jar," with a soft 'j' sound.
More Example Sentences
Engaging in a hobby at home.
십자 모양의 퍼즐을 맞추고 있어요.
I'm putting together a cross-shaped puzzle.
Explaining common symbols to a child.
병원에는 십자 표시가 있어요.
Hospitals have a cross symbol.
Asking for a tool to fix something.
십자 드라이버 좀 빌려줄 수 있어요?
Can you lend me a Phillips head screwdriver?
Cultural Context
While '십자' literally means 'ten characters' (referring to the shape of the Chinese character for ten, 十), its primary modern usage is for 'cross.' It's commonly seen in Christian contexts as part of 십자가 (sipjaga, 'cross'), but also in everyday items like 십자 드라이버 (sipja deuraibeo, Phillips head screwdriver) or 십자수 (sipjasu, cross-stitch). It's a versatile term for anything with a cross shape.
Editorial note
We review entries like 십자 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
십자 모양
cross shape
십자 드라이버
Phillips head screwdriver
십자수
cross-stitch
Related Expressions
십자가
sipjaga
cross (religious)
선
seon
line
모양
moyang
shape
교차로
gyocharo
intersection
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