Korean word

성당

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongdang

Meaning

  • nounCatholic church

Example

이번 주 일요일에 성당에 갈 거예요.i beon chu i ryo i re seong dang e kal kkeo ye yo

I will go to the Catholic church this Sunday.

Illustration for 성당 (Catholic church)

More examples

결혼식은 성당에서 했어요.kyeol hon si geun seong dang e seo hae sseo yo

The wedding was held at a Catholic church.

Core concept

A Catholic place of worship where people gather for Mass, prayer, and religious ceremonies.

Common phrases

  • 성당에 다니다seong dang e ta ni da

    attend a Catholic church

  • 성당에서 미사를 드리다seong dang e seo mi sa reul teu ri da

    attend Mass at a Catholic church

Similar words

교회kyohoe: A building or community where Christians gather for worship, prayer, and teaching.
절cheol: A Buddhist religious building used for worship, meditation, and spiritual practice.

Definition in Korean

가톨릭 신자들이 미사나 기도를 드리고 성찬례 같은 의식을 행하는 건물이나 장소.ka tol lik sin ja deu ri mi sa na ki do reul teu ri go seong chal lye ka teun ui si geul haeng ha neun keon mu ri na chang so

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines the ideas of sacred and hall, reflecting a sacred building used for Catholic worship.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the broad English word church, this term identifies a Catholic place of worship, so it helps learners notice the denomination in Korean.

Other meanings

  • cathedralnoun

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