English–Korean

“god” in Korean

Korean

Also하나님 (hananim) · 하느님 (haneunim)

Pronunciation

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Example

나는 신을 믿어요.na neun si neul mi deo yo

I believe in God.

Illustration for 신 (god)

How to say “god” in Korean

“God” in Korean is 신 (sin).

A divine or spiritual being that people worship and believe has power beyond the human world.

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

Example sentences with 신

그는 신께 기도했다.keu neun sin kke ki do haet tta

He prayed to God.

Tips for using 신

  • English often uses God as a special name, but 신 (sin, "god") can describe a deity in many religious traditions.

Other Korean words for “god”

저는 하나님을 믿어요.cheo neun ha na ni meul mi deo yo

I believe in God.

저는 하느님을 믿어요.cheo neun ha neu ni meul mi deo yo

I believe in God.

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