Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dedication" in Korean
“Dedication” in Korean is 헌정 (pronounced "heonjeong").
헌정
heonjeong
Usage & Context
Devoting oneself completely to someone or something. Dedication is a virtue in Korean relationships and shows deep love.
Example Sentence
그의 헌정은 감동적이었어.
His dedication was touching.
How to use 헌정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dedication” is 헌정, romanized as heonjeong.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 헌정.
Pronunciation Guide
헌 (heon) sounds like 'hun' in 'hunt'. 정 (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. Put it together as 'hun-jung', with a fairly even stress on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a K-pop concert moment where fans perform for their idol.
팬들의 헌정 무대는 정말 감동적이었어요.
The fans' dedication stage was truly touching.
Talking about a historical figure or activist's life work.
그는 평생을 사회 정의를 위한 헌정에 바쳤다.
He dedicated his entire life to social justice.
Reading the dedication page of a book.
이 책은 나의 부모님께 헌정합니다.
This book is dedicated to my parents.
Cultural Context
While '헌정' means dedication, it often implies a formal or grand gesture, such as dedicating a building, a song, or a book. It's less commonly used for everyday personal 'devotion' or 'commitment' to a task or person, where words like '헌신' (heonshin) or '노력' (noryeok) might be more natural. You'll frequently encounter it in contexts like '헌정 공연' (dedication performance) or '헌정사' (dedicatory address).
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 헌정 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
헌정 공연
Dedication performance
헌정사
Dedicatory address/speech
헌정하다
To dedicate
Related Expressions
헌신
heonshin
Devotion, commitment (more personal, active dedication)
봉헌
bongheon
Offering, dedication (often religious context)
바치다
bachida
To dedicate, to offer (verb form)
기념
ginyeom
Commemoration, remembrance
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