English–Korean

“prayer” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkido

Example

시험 전날 가족과 함께 기도를 했어요.si heom cheon nal ka jok kkwa ham kke ki do reul hae sseo yo

My family and I prayed the day before the exam.

Illustration for 기도 (prayer)

How to say “prayer” in Korean

“Prayer” in Korean is 기도 (kido).

Words or a ritual used to share hopes and gratitude with God or another higher power.

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

Example sentences with 기도

주말마다 교회에서 기도에 참여해요.chu mal ma da kyo hoe e seo ki do e cha myeo hae yo

I join in prayer at church every weekend.

Tips for using 기도

  • The word often appears in supportive contexts about hoping for a good result, so it is not limited to services or other formal religious settings.

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