Korean Dictionary
How to say "Guild" in Korean
“Guild” in Korean is 길드 (pronounced "gildeu").
길드
gildeu
Usage & Context
A formal group of players who cooperate in online games. Guilds are a major social structure in Korean MMORPGs, where members work together on raids, quests, and competitions.
Example Sentence
우리 길드는 이번 주 레이드에서 1위를 했어요.
Our guild came first in this week's raid.
How to use 길드 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Guild” is 길드, romanized as gildeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 길드.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 길 (gil), sounds like 'gill' in 'gill of a fish'. The second syllable, 드 (deu), is a soft 'd' sound followed by a short 'oo' sound, similar to 'doo' in 'door' but much shorter and softer. Put it together as 'gill-doo'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about gaming activities with friends.
우리 길드원들이랑 같이 던전 돌았어.
I ran a dungeon with my guild members.
Looking for a new gaming community in a game.
새로운 길드에 가입하고 싶어요.
I want to join a new guild.
Observing a guild leader's absence in-game.
길드 마스터가 오늘 접속 안 하네.
The guild master isn't online today.
Cultural Context
In Korean MMORPGs, '길드' (guilds) are more than just groups; they're often tight-knit social circles, almost like a second family. Many K-MMORPGs feature extensive guild systems, including guild housing, guild wars, and even guild-specific crafting, fostering deep bonds among members. It's common for real-life friendships and even romantic relationships to form from these strong guild connections, highlighting their significant role in Korean online gaming culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 길드 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
길드 가입
Join a guild
길드원 모집
Recruiting guild members
길드 탈퇴
Leave a guild
Related Expressions
클랜
keullaen
Clan (similar concept, often used interchangeably or for specific game types)
파티
pati
Party (smaller, temporary group for a specific task)
동맹
dongmaeng
Alliance (a group of guilds working together)
커뮤니티
keomyuniti
Community (broader term for a group of people with shared interests)
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