Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gut ceremony" in Korean
“Gut ceremony” in Korean is 굿 (pronounced "Gut").
굿
Gut
Usage & Context
Gut is a Korean shamanic ritual performed to appease spirits and bring good fortune. These elaborate ceremonies involve music, dance, and offerings.
Example Sentence
굿은 한국의 전통 의식입니다.
Gut is a traditional Korean ceremony.
How to use 굿 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gut ceremony” is 굿, romanized as Gut.
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 굿.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '굿' (gut) like 'goot' in 'good' but with a harder 'g' sound and a short, clipped 'oo' sound, ending with an unreleased 't' sound. It's a single, sharp syllable.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the reason for a gut ceremony.
사업이 잘 되라고 굿을 했어요.
They performed a gut ceremony for business prosperity.
Describing a specific type of gut ceremony in a regional context.
바닷가 마을에서는 풍어제를 위한 굿을 자주 합니다.
Coastal villages often hold gut ceremonies for a bountiful catch.
Commenting on a depiction of a gut ceremony in media.
영화에서 굿 장면이 너무 인상 깊었어요.
The gut scene in the movie was very impressive.
Cultural Context
굿 (gut) refers to a traditional Korean shamanic ritual, an elaborate ceremony performed by a 무당 (mudang) to communicate with spirits, appease deities, or seek blessings. These rituals often involve vibrant music, dance, offerings, and dramatic performances, lasting anywhere from a few hours to several days. While less common in urban areas today, gut ceremonies are still performed for various purposes, such as healing, warding off misfortune, praying for prosperity, or honoring ancestors, particularly in rural communities or for specific family/business needs. They are a powerful expression of Korea's indigenous spiritual heritage.
Editorial note
We review entries like 굿 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
굿하다
to perform a gut ceremony
굿판
gut ceremony venue/stage
큰 굿
large/major gut ceremony
Related Expressions
제사
jesa
ancestral rites
의식
uisik
ritual, ceremony
무속신앙
musoksinang
Korean shamanism
점
jeom
fortune-telling
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