Korean Dictionary
How to say "Faith" in Korean
“Faith” in Korean is 믿음 (pronounced "Mideum").
믿음
Mideum
Usage & Context
Faith is a core concept in Korean religions, representing trust and belief in spiritual truths. Koreans value faith as essential to spiritual growth.
Example Sentence
강한 믿음이 필요합니다.
Strong faith is necessary.
How to use 믿음 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Faith” is 믿음, romanized as Mideum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Mi', sounds like 'me' in 'meadow'. The second syllable, 'deum', sounds like 'doom' but with a softer 'd' and a shorter 'oo' sound, closer to 'dum' in 'dumb' but with the 'eu' vowel (like the 'u' in 'but'). The stress is typically on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Offering encouragement and support to someone facing hardship.
어려운 시기에도 믿음을 잃지 마세요.
Don't lose faith even in difficult times.
Describing someone's personal struggle or commitment to their beliefs.
그녀는 자신의 믿음을 지키기 위해 노력했어요.
She tried to uphold her faith.
Making a general observation about the role of religion.
종교는 사람들에게 삶의 믿음을 줍니다.
Religion gives people faith in life.
Cultural Context
'믿음' is a fundamental concept in Korean culture, extending beyond just religious contexts. It signifies trust, belief, and conviction in various aspects of life. In K-dramas, characters often express '믿음' in each other, in their dreams, or in their future, highlighting its importance in personal relationships, resilience, and achieving goals.
Editorial note
We review entries like 믿음 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
믿음을 가지다
To have faith
믿음이 강하다
To have strong faith
믿음을 지키다
To keep one's faith
Related Expressions
신뢰
Sinnwae
Trust (more general, secular)
신앙
Sinang
Religious faith (more specifically religious)
확신
Hwaksin
Conviction/Certainty
불신
Bulsin
Distrust/Lack of faith (antonym)
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