English–Korean

“catholic” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkatollik

Example

저는 가톨릭이에요.cheo neun ka tol li gi e yo

I'm Catholic.

Illustration for 가톨릭 (catholic)

How to say “catholic” in Korean

“Catholic” in Korean is 가톨릭 (katollik).

A worldwide Christian tradition centered on the pope and shaped by sacraments and long-standing teachings.

Full entry for 가톨릭: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 가톨릭

어제 가톨릭 교회에 다녀왔어요.eo je ka tol lik kyo hoe e ta nyeo wa sseo yo

I went to a Catholic church yesterday.

Tips for using 가톨릭

  • In Korean, nouns for religions can follow the copula to state personal affiliation, so this word fits identity statements naturally.

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