English–Korean

“ghost” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwisin

Example

어젯밤에 귀신을 봤어.eo jet ppa me kwi si neul pwa sseo

I saw a ghost last night.

Illustration for 귀신 (ghost)

How to say “ghost” in Korean

“Ghost” in Korean is 귀신 (kwisin).

An unseen spirit, especially the soul of someone who has died, believed to frighten or harm people.

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

Example sentences with 귀신

그 집은 귀신이 나온대.keu chi beun kwi si ni na on dae

They say ghosts appear in that house.

Tips for using 귀신

  • In Korean stories and conversation, this word is a broad term for supernatural beings rather than the name of one particular ghost.

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