English–Korean
“sin” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchoe
Example
그녀는 자신의 죄를 뉘우치고 있다.keu nyeo neun cha si nui choe reul nwi u chi go it tta
She is repenting of her sin.
How to say “sin” in Korean
“Sin” in Korean is 죄 (choe).
A wrong act or fault that can bring legal blame, moral blame, or guilt.
Example sentences with 죄
법원은 그에게 죄가 있다고 판결했다.peo bwo neun keu e ge choe ga it tta go pan gyeol haet tta
The court ruled that he was guilty.
Tips for using 죄
- A useful English contrast is that sin can sound strongly religious, while 죄 (joe, "wrongdoing or guilt") also fits legal and personal contexts.