Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sermon" in Korean
“Sermon” in Korean is 설교 (pronounced "Seolgyo").
설교
Seolgyo
Usage & Context
A sermon is a religious discourse delivered by a priest or pastor. Korean sermons often address moral and spiritual topics relevant to daily life.
Example Sentence
목사님의 설교가 감동적이었습니다.
The pastor's sermon was moving.
How to use 설교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sermon” is 설교, romanized as Seolgyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 설 (seol), sounds like 'sole' in English, but with a softer 's' and the 'eo' vowel similar to 'uh' in 'butter'. The 'l' is a light 'l' sound. The second syllable, 교 (gyo), sounds like 'gyo' in 'gyoza', with a soft 'g' like in 'go' followed by a 'yo' sound. Put it together: 'Sole-gyo'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a church service with a friend.
오늘 목사님의 설교가 정말 감동적이었어요.
Today, the pastor's sermon was truly moving.
Asking a pastor about their schedule.
매주 설교 준비 때문에 바쁘세요?
Are you busy every week preparing for the sermon?
Recommending a church to someone.
그 교회는 설교 말씀이 좋기로 유명해요.
That church is famous for its good sermons.
Cultural Context
Sermons (설교) are a central part of Christian worship in Korea, a country with a significant Christian population. Pastors often deliver eloquent and emotionally resonant sermons that connect biblical teachings with contemporary life issues. It's common for churchgoers to discuss the '말씀' (malssum, 'word' or 'sermon content') after service, reflecting on its message and application.
Editorial note
We review entries like 설교 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
설교를 듣다
to listen to a sermon
설교를 하다
to give a sermon
설교 말씀
sermon message/word
Related Expressions
말씀
malssum
Word, sermon (often used interchangeably in religious context)
강론
gangnon
Lecture, discourse (more general, but can apply to religious talks)
설교자
seolgyoja
Preacher, sermonizer
예배
yebae
Worship service (where sermons are delivered)
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