Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rosary" in Korean
“Rosary” in Korean is 묵주 (pronounced "Mukju").
묵주
Mukju
Usage & Context
A rosary is a string of beads used for prayer in Catholicism. Korean Catholics use rosaries for meditation and prayer.
Example Sentence
묵주로 기도합니다.
I pray with a rosary.
How to use 묵주 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rosary” is 묵주, romanized as Mukju.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
묵 (Muk) sounds like 'mook' in 'book' but with a shorter 'oo' and a soft, unreleased 'k' at the end. 주 (ju) sounds like 'joo' in 'juice'. Put them together as 'Mook-joo' with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing a family member's daily religious practice.
할머니는 매일 묵주를 들고 기도하세요.
My grandmother prays every day holding her rosary.
Receiving a religious item as a present.
성당에서 묵주를 선물로 받았어요.
I received a rosary as a gift at church.
Discussing the sacredness of a specific rosary.
이 묵주는 특별히 축성된 거예요.
This rosary has been specially blessed.
Cultural Context
묵주 (mukju) is central to Catholic prayer in Korea. Many Korean Catholics carry them, often in small pouches, or wear them as bracelets or necklaces. They are commonly found in Catholic churches (성당, seongdang) and religious goods stores, and are frequently given as gifts for important sacraments like baptism (세례, serye) or confirmation (견진성사, gyeonjinsaseongsa).
Editorial note
We review entries like 묵주 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
묵주 기도
Rosary prayer
묵주를 꿰다
To string a rosary (make one)
묵주를 바치다
To offer a rosary (prayer)
Related Expressions
성경
seonggyeong
Bible
기도
gido
Prayer
성당
seongdang
Catholic church
천주교
cheonjugyo
Catholicism
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