Korean word

종교적

Pronunciation

Romanizationchonggyojeok

Meaning

  • adjectivereligious

Example

그 영화는 종교적이다.keu yeong hwa neun chong gyo jeo gi da

The movie is religious.

Illustration for 종교적 (religious)

More examples

그 가족은 종교적 의례를 지켰다.keu ka jo geun chong gyo jeok ui rye reul chi kyeot tta

The family observed a religious ritual.

Core concept

A quality connected with religion, including its beliefs, teachings, or rituals.

Common phrases

  • 종교적 가치chong gyo jeok ka chi

    religious value

  • 종교적 의례chong gyo jeok ui rye

    religious ritual

  • 종교적 색채chong gyo jeok saek chae

    religious tone

Similar words

신앙적sinangjeok: Guided by a person's or group's faith in forming beliefs, attitudes, or conduct.
영적yeongjeok: Relating to a person's inner sense of spirit, meaning, or connection beyond everyday material life.
신성한sinseonghan: Considered holy and treated with special respect.

Definition in Korean

종교와 관련된 믿음, 교리, 의례 따위의 성격을 나타내는 형용사.chong gyo wa kwal lyeon doen mi deum kyo ri ui rye tta wi ui seong gyeo geul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word 종교적 (jonggyojeok, "religious") is formed from 종교 (jonggyo, "religion") and 적 (jeok, "-ic"), which turns the noun into an adjective.

Usage tips

  • In descriptions of art and places, this adjective often signals a faith-related tone or feature rather than a statement about anyone's beliefs.

Opposites

  • 세속적sesokjjeoksecularadjective

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