Korean Dictionary
How to say "Worship" in Korean
“Worship” in Korean is 예배 (pronounced "Yebae").
예배
Yebae
Usage & Context
Worship is the act of showing reverence to a deity or sacred being. In Korea, worship services are held regularly in churches and temples.
Example Sentence
일요일 예배에 참석합니다.
I attend Sunday worship.
How to use 예배 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Worship” is 예배, romanized as Yebae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 예배.
Pronunciation Guide
예 (ye) sounds like 'yeh' in 'yes'. 배 (bae) sounds like 'bay' in 'bay window'. Combine as 'Yeh-bae'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
예배드립니다
yebae deurimnida
This is the polite verb form, meaning 'I/we offer worship'. '드리다' is an honorific verb for 'to give/offer'.
Casual (반말)
예배해
yebaehae
This is the casual verb form, meaning 'worship' (informal command or statement).
More Example Sentences
Talking about weekly routine.
매주 일요일에 교회에서 예배를 드려요.
I attend worship at church every Sunday.
Describing a specific church event.
특별 예배 시간에는 찬양대가 아름다운 찬양을 불렀어요.
During the special worship service, the choir sang beautiful hymns.
Explaining the significance of worship.
예배는 신앙인들에게 중요한 영적 활동입니다.
Worship is an important spiritual activity for believers.
Cultural Context
'예배' (yebae) primarily refers to Christian worship services in Korea, which are a very common sight given the large Christian population. For Buddhist worship, terms like '예불' (yebul) or '법회' (beophoe - dharma assembly) are used. For traditional ancestral rites, '제사' (jesa) is the appropriate term. Understanding these distinctions is key to discussing religious practices in Korea.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주일 예배
Sunday worship
예배드리다
To attend/offer worship (common verb phrase)
예배 시간
Worship time/service time
Related Expressions
예배하다
yebaehada
To worship (verb)
예불
yebul
Buddhist worship
제사
jesa
Ancestral rite/worship
기도
gido
Prayer
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