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15 words
Korean word
목사
Pronunciation
Romanizationmokssa
Meaning
- nounpastor
Example
저는 목사님에게 고민을 이야기했어요.cheo neun mok ssa ni me ge ko mi neul i ya gi hae sseo yo
I told the pastor about my worries.
More examples
어제 목사님이 지역 봉사 모임에서 기도를 인도하셨어요.eo je mok ssa ni mi chi yeok pong sa mo i me seo ki do reul in do ha syeo sseo yo
Yesterday, the pastor led a prayer at a local volunteer gathering.
Core concept
A Christian church leader who teaches through sermons and guides the faith community.
Common phrases
목사님mok ssa nim
pastor
교회 목사kyo hoe mok ssa
church pastor
목사에게 상담하다mok ssa e ge sang dam ha da
consult a pastor
Similar words
목회자mokoeja: A church minister who cares for members, leads worship, and helps manage church activities.
신부sinbu: A Catholic priest who leads Mass, offers pastoral advice, and performs sacred rites.
전도사cheondosa: A church worker who preaches, spreads the Christian message, and supports church ministry.
Definition in Korean
교회의 성직자로서 설교를 하고 신도들의 신앙 생활을 돌보는 사람.kyo hoe ui seong jik jja ro seo seol gyo reul ha go sin do deu rui si nang saeng hwa reul tol bo neun sa ram
Word origin
The word is built from Sino-Korean elements associated with tending a flock and teaching, which captures the pastor's role as a spiritual guide.
Usage tips
- The title is especially common in Protestant church settings, so information about a church's denomination helps identify the role in context.
Opposites
- 평신도pyeongsindolaypersonnoun
Related words
- 부목사pumokssaassociate pastornoun
- 담임목사tamimmokssasenior pastornoun
- 목사직mokssajikpastoratenoun