Korean Dictionary
How to say "Donation to church" in Korean
“Donation to church” in Korean is 헌금 (pronounced "Heongeum").
헌금
Heongeum
Usage & Context
Donations to church are voluntary contributions to support religious institutions. Korean church members regularly make donations.
Example Sentence
교회에 헌금합니다.
I donate to the church.
How to use 헌금 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Donation to church” is 헌금, romanized as Heongeum.
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Pronunciation Guide
헌금 is pronounced 'Heon-geum'. '헌' sounds like 'hun' (as in 'hunt' without the 't'), and '금' sounds like 'geum' (similar to 'gum' but with a slightly softer 'g' and a 'eu' vowel sound like 'u' in 'but'). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
An announcement made during a church service.
오늘 헌금은 선교를 위해 사용될 거예요.
Today's offering will be used for missionary work.
A person reflecting on their spiritual routine.
매주 헌금을 준비하는 게 습관이 됐어요.
Preparing an offering every week has become a habit.
A churchgoer filling out their offering envelope.
헌금 봉투에 이름을 쓰고 기도 제목을 적었어요.
I wrote my name and prayer request on the offering envelope.
Cultural Context
헌금 is a general term for any voluntary financial contribution to the church, distinct from 십일조 (tithe), which is specifically a tenth. Korean churches often categorize offerings (e.g., 감사헌금 - thanksgiving offering, 주일헌금 - Sunday offering, 선교헌금 - missionary offering), each with its own designated envelope. Making 헌금 is a common and expected part of church attendance, reflecting a member's support for the church's activities and mission.
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Common Phrases
헌금을 드리다
To give an offering (formal/polite)
헌금을 하다
To make an offering (general)
감사 헌금
Thanksgiving offering
Related Expressions
십일조
Sipiljo
Tithe (a specific type of offering)
봉헌
Bongheon
Offering (more formal, often for specific dedications)
기부
Gibu
Donation (general, not necessarily religious)
예물
Yemul
Offering/gift (can be non-monetary)
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