Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mosque" in Korean
“Mosque” in Korean is 모스크 (pronounced "Moseukeu").
모스크
Moseukeu
Usage & Context
Mosques are Islamic places of worship. Korea has several mosques in major cities to serve the Muslim community.
Example Sentence
서울에는 여러 모스크가 있습니다.
There are several mosques in Seoul.
How to use 모스크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mosque” is 모스크, romanized as Moseukeu.
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
모 (mo) sounds like 'mo' in 'more'. 스 (seu) is like 'soo' but with a very light 's' and a 'u' sound as in 'put'. 크 (keu) is similar to 'coo' but with a light 'k' and the same 'u' sound. Combine as 'Mo-soo-koo'.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions or information about a neighborhood.
이태원에 한국에서 가장 큰 모스크가 있어요.
There's the largest mosque in Korea in Itaewon.
Explaining the function of a religious building.
모스크는 무슬림 공동체의 중요한 구심점 역할을 합니다.
Mosques serve as important focal points for Muslim communities.
Sharing travel experiences.
여행 중에 현지 모스크를 방문해서 문화를 체험했어요.
During my trip, I visited a local mosque to experience the culture.
Cultural Context
While Islam is a minority religion in Korea, its presence is growing, especially in diverse areas like Itaewon in Seoul. The Seoul Central Mosque in Itaewon is the most prominent mosque in the country and serves as a significant cultural and religious hub for the Muslim community, including foreign residents and a growing number of Korean converts.
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Common Phrases
서울 중앙 모스크
Seoul Central Mosque
모스크 방문
Mosque visit
이슬람 모스크
Islamic mosque
Related Expressions
이슬람 사원
iseullam sawon
Islamic temple (more formal term for mosque)
이슬람교
iseullamgyo
Islam (the religion)
무슬림
museullim
Muslim (person)
예배당
yebaedang
Chapel/Worship hall (general term)
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