Korean Dictionary
How to say "God" in Korean
“God” in Korean is 갓 (pronounced "gat").
갓
gat
Usage & Context
Slang meaning someone or something is godlike or amazing. Used to praise people for their skills, appearance, or achievements.
Example Sentence
그 배우 진짜 갓이야!
That actor is truly godlike!
How to use 갓 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “God” is 갓, romanized as gat.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
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 갓.
Pronunciation Guide
'Gat' is pronounced like the English word 'got,' but with a slightly softer 'g' sound and a very short, unreleased 't' at the end, almost like you stop your tongue before fully releasing the 't' sound.
More Example Sentences
A young person enthusiastically describing their new, highly disciplined and productive lifestyle.
갓생 살기 시작했어!
I've started living a 'god-like' life! (meaning a perfect, productive life)
Praising a movie, book, or artwork as an absolute masterpiece.
갓띵작 인정!
Acknowledge it as a 'god-like' masterpiece!
Attributing a team's victory to an outstanding individual player.
우리 팀 갓OOO 덕분에 이겼어!
Our team won thanks to God OOO! (OOO is a name)
Cultural Context
'갓' literally means 'God' in English, but in Korean slang, it's used as a prefix or standalone word to mean 'god-tier,' 'superb,' or 'the best.' It's a strong term of praise, often used for people with exceptional skills (e.g., '갓OOO' for a talented singer or gamer), or for things that are incredibly good. '갓생' (gat-saeng, 'god-life') is a popular term among young Koreans referring to a highly productive, self-improving lifestyle.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 갓 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
갓띵작
God-tier masterpiece
갓생
God-life (productive, perfect life)
갓OOO
God OOO (used to praise someone by name)
Related Expressions
대박
daebak
Awesome, amazing (general positive slang)
최고
choego
The best (general term)
넘사벽
neomsabyeok
Unsurpassable wall (meaning someone/something is in a league of their own)
인정
injeong
Acknowledge, agree (often used to confirm something is great)
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