Korean word

기도

Pronunciation

Romanizationkido

Meaning

  • nounprayer

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 기도에 참여하다ki do e cha myeo ha da

    take part in prayer

  • 기도 제목ki do che mok

    prayer topic

Similar words

소원sowon: A deeply held wish for one specific outcome or situation.
바람param: A feeling of wanting things to happen as hoped.

Definition in Korean

초월적 존재나 신에게 소망이나 감사의 마음을 말이나 의식으로 전하는 행위나 그 말cho wol jeok chon jae na si ne ge so mang i na kam sa ui ma eu meul ma ri na ui si geu ro cheon ha neun haeng wi na keu mal

Word origin

The word comes from two Sino-Korean elements connected with praying and offering a formal prayer.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • airwaynoun

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