English–Korean

“soul” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeonghon

Example

그 음악은 영혼을 위로했다.keu eu ma geun yeong ho neul wi ro haet tta

That music comforted the soul.

Illustration for 영혼 (soul)

How to say “soul” in Korean

“Soul” in Korean is 영혼 (yeonghon).

The unseen inner core of a person, shaped by feelings, beliefs, and passion.

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

Example sentences with 영혼

그의 그림에는 영혼이 깃들어 있다.keu ui keu ri me neun yeong ho ni kit tteu reo it tta

His painting is imbued with soul.

Tips for using 영혼

  • In Korean, the word often appears in descriptions of music, art, and performance to show that deep feeling and sincerity are present in the expression.

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