Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mindfulness" in Korean
“Mindfulness” in Korean is 마음챙김 (pronounced "maeum chaenggim").
마음챙김
maeum chaenggim
Usage & Context
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment. Korean mindfulness apps, retreats, and classes have become popular as people seek mental wellness.
Example Sentence
마음챙김 명상이 스트레스 감소에 효과적이다.
Mindfulness meditation is effective in reducing stress.
How to use 마음챙김 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mindfulness” is 마음챙김, romanized as maeum chaenggim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'MA-eum CHENG-gim' — 'maeum' is two syllables 'ma-eum' (sounds like 'mah-um'), and 'chaenggim' sounds like 'cheng-gim' with a soft 'ng'.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a new wellness routine with a coworker
마음챙김 앱을 깔고 매일 10분씩 명상해요.
I installed a mindfulness app and meditate 10 minutes daily.
Self-improvement blog post
바쁜 일상 속에서도 마음챙김을 실천하려고 노력해요.
I try to practice mindfulness even in my busy daily life.
Yoga studio promotional copy
요가는 몸과 함께 마음챙김도 키워 줘요.
Yoga cultivates mindfulness along with the body.
Cultural Context
마음챙김 is a modern Korean coinage combining 마음 (mind/heart) with 챙기다 (to take care of), created as a translation for the Western concept of 'mindfulness' imported through Jon Kabat-Zinn's work. It's distinct from traditional Buddhist 참선 (Seon/Zen meditation) — 마음챙김 is framed in secular, psychological wellness terms. The term has exploded in popularity since around 2015, appearing heavily in self-help books, corporate wellness programs, and mental health apps like 마보 (Mabo).
Editorial note
We review entries like 마음챙김 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
마음챙김을 실천하다.
To practice mindfulness.
마음챙김 명상을 해요.
I do mindfulness meditation.
마음챙김이 필요한 요즘이에요.
These are days when mindfulness is needed.
Related Expressions
명상
myeongsang
meditation
참선
chamseon
Seon/Zen meditation
알아차림
arachirim
awareness, noticing
호흡 명상
hoheup myeongsang
breathing meditation
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