English–Korean

“pray” in Korean

Korean

Also기도하다 (kidohada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationpilda

Example

나는 합격하기를 빌었다.na neun hap kkyeo ka gi reul pi reot tta

I prayed that I would pass.

Illustration for 빌다 (pray)

How to say “pray” in Korean

“Pray” in Korean is 빌다 (pilda).

Holding a hopeful wish for someone or for a desired result and expressing it in words.

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

Example sentences with 빌다

새 출발을 앞둔 친구에게 행운을 빌었어.sae chul ba reul ap ttun chin gu e ge haeng u neul pi reo sseo

I wished my friend good luck before they started anew.

Tips for using 빌다

  • This verb is natural when expressing support for someone's exam, recovery, or future, not only in a religious setting.

Other Korean words for “pray”

오늘 밤에 기도할게요.o neul pa me ki do hal kke yo

I'll pray tonight.

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