English–Korean
“memorial service” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchesa
Example
이번 주말에 제사에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re che sa e kal kkeo ye yo
I'm going to a memorial service for my ancestors this weekend.
How to say “memorial service” in Korean
“Memorial service” in Korean is 제사 (chesa).
A recurring household rite that connects remembrance of ancestors with shared offerings.
Example sentences with 제사
할머니께서 제사 음식을 준비하셨어요.hal meo ni kke seo che sa eum si geul chun bi ha syeo sseo yo
Grandmother prepared food for the memorial service.
Tips for using 제사
- The English phrase ancestor worship can sound like a general religious belief, but 제사 (jesa, "family ancestor ceremony") often points to a specific family ceremony and occasion.