Korean Dictionary
How to say "Holy" in Korean
“Holy” in Korean is 거룩한 (pronounced "Georukhan").
거룩한
Georukhan
Usage & Context
Holy describes something sacred or spiritually pure. Korean religions emphasize holy living and spiritual purity.
Example Sentence
거룩한 삶을 살아야 합니다.
We should live a holy life.
How to use 거룩한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Holy” is 거룩한, romanized as Georukhan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '거' (Geo), sounds like 'guh' in 'gutter'. The second syllable, '룩' (ruk), is similar to 'rook' in chess. The last syllable, '한' (han), sounds like 'han' in 'hand'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing a personal spiritual goal.
거룩한 삶을 살기 위해 노력합니다.
I strive to live a holy life.
Referring to a decision based on religious conviction.
그는 거룩한 뜻을 따르기로 결심했습니다.
He decided to follow the holy will.
Describing a component of a religious ceremony.
이것은 거룩한 의식의 일부입니다.
This is part of a holy ritual.
Cultural Context
거룩한 (georukhan) is widely used in Korean religious contexts, particularly within Christianity, to describe something that is spiritually pure, consecrated, or set apart for divine purposes. It can refer to a person's life, actions, places, or objects. In Korean churches, sermons often emphasize living a '거룩한 삶' (holy life) or understanding '거룩한 말씀' (holy word). While it shares meaning with 'sacred,' 'holy' often implies a moral or spiritual purity that transcends the physical.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
거룩한 영
Holy Spirit
거룩한 성경
Holy Bible
거룩한 이름
Holy Name
Related Expressions
신성한
sinseonghan
divine, sacred (often used for objects/places)
성스러운
seongseureoun
holy, sacred (similar to 거룩한, slightly more poetic)
순결한
sun-gyeorhan
pure, chaste
경건한
gyeonggeonhan
pious, reverent
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