Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grace" in Korean
“Grace” in Korean is 은혜 (pronounced "Eunhye").
은혜
Eunhye
Usage & Context
Grace is divine favor or blessing. In Korean Christianity, grace is understood as God's unmerited favor toward humanity.
Example Sentence
하나님의 은혜를 받습니다.
I receive God's grace.
How to use 은혜 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grace” is 은혜, romanized as Eunhye.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Eun', sounds like the 'un' in 'under' but with a slightly more rounded mouth, almost like 'uhn'. The second syllable, 'hye', is pronounced like 'hey' but with a soft 'h' sound and a 'y' glide, similar to 'hyay'. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Expressing gratitude for divine help or a significant favor received.
그분의 은혜로 여기까지 올 수 있었어요.
By His grace, I was able to come this far.
Acknowledging the profound sacrifice and care from parents.
부모님의 은혜는 평생 잊지 못할 거예요.
I will never forget my parents' kindness/grace for my entire life.
Describing a spiritual experience during a church service or worship.
은혜로운 찬양에 마음이 평안해졌어요.
My heart found peace in the graceful praise.
Cultural Context
은혜 (eunhye) is a word deeply rooted in Korean Christian culture, frequently heard in church sermons, hymns, and daily conversations among believers. It signifies God's unmerited favor and blessing. Beyond religious contexts, it also extends to express profound gratitude for someone's kindness, benevolence, or significant favor, similar to 'blessing' or 'benevolence'. For instance, in K-dramas, you might hear characters say '은혜를 갚다' (eunhyereul gapda), meaning 'to repay a kindness or favor'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 은혜 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
하나님의 은혜
God's grace
은혜를 베풀다
to bestow grace/favor
은혜롭다
to be graceful/blessed
Related Expressions
축복
chukbok
blessing
자비
jabi
mercy, compassion
감사
gamsa
gratitude, thanks
호의
houi
favor, goodwill
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