Korean Dictionary
How to say "God" in Korean
“God” in Korean is 하나님 (pronounced "Hananim").
하나님
Hananim
Usage & Context
Hananim is the Korean term for God used primarily in Christianity. It emphasizes the oneness and transcendence of the divine.
Example Sentence
하나님을 믿습니다.
I believe in God.
How to use 하나님 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “God” is 하나님, romanized as Hananim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Ha', sounds like 'ha' in 'happy'. The second syllable, 'na', sounds like 'na' in 'banana'. The third syllable, 'nim', sounds like 'nim' in 'nimble'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a common religious practice.
하나님께 기도드립니다.
I pray to God.
Expressing gratitude and attributing positive outcomes to divine intervention.
하나님의 은혜로 모든 일이 잘 풀렸습니다.
By God's grace, everything worked out well.
Stating a fundamental belief about a religious text.
성경은 하나님의 말씀입니다.
The Bible is the word of God.
Cultural Context
'하나님' is the predominant term for God used in Korean Protestant Christianity. It literally means 'One God' or 'High God,' emphasizing monotheism. While Korean Catholics typically use '하느님' (Haneunim), both terms refer to the same divine being. The choice between '하나님' and '하느님' often indicates one's specific Christian denomination, with '하느님' sometimes seen as more traditional or neutral.
Editorial note
We review entries like 하나님 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
하나님 감사합니다
Thank God
하나님 뜻대로
According to God's will
하나님께 영광
Glory to God
Related Expressions
하느님
Haneunim
God (used by Catholics, often seen as more traditional/neutral)
주님
Junim
Lord (used by both Protestants and Catholics)
예수님
Yesunim
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