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~(으)니까 Form "Because" | Live Class Abridged
I already have several videos about the (으)니까 form on my channel, and it's a relatively simple form to find explanations about. But I hadn't made any single video covering it in detail before, so this Sunday's live stream fixes that.
The (으)니까 form, while simple, is often misused by learners due to the ways that it can and can't be used. I not only cover how you can use it and where you can't use it, but I also talk about the form's nuances in detail.
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Cheongryeonam Hermitage – 청련암 (Dalseong-gun, Daegu)
Cheongryeonam Hermitage, which means “Blue Lotus Hermitage” in English, is located to the east of the main temple, Namjijangsa Temple, in Dolseong, Daegu. Both the temple and the hermitage are situated to the south of Mt. Choijeongsan (905 m). Like Namjijangsa Temple, Cheongryeonam Hermitage was first constructed in 684 A.D. by the monk Yanggae. Both were built on the behest of King Sinmun of Silla (r. 681-692 A.D.). And like the neighbouring Namjijangsa Temple, Cheongryeonam Hermitage was completely destroyed by the invading Japanese during the Imjin War (1592-1598). In fact, and during the Imjin War, Cheongryeonam Hermitage was used as a training centre for monks that were led by the famed warrior monk Samyeong-daesa (1544-1610). This would help explain why it was destroyed by the Japanese at this time. Cheongryeonam Hermitage was later rebuilt several times over a period starting in 1653 and completed in 1714. In 1806, the hermitage was destroyed, once more, by fire. The current hermitage structures date back to 1808.
Hermitage LayoutCheongryeonam Hermitage, which shouldn’t be confused with the hermitage of the same name at Beomeosa Temple in Busan, is located some two hundred metres to the east of Namjijangsa Temple through a beautiful lush forest trail. Past a hillside filled with picnic benches, and along the trail, you’ll finally arrive at the outskirts of the hermitage grounds. And the first thing to greet you, as you continue eastward towards the Sammun Gate, is a tall traditional stone fence that marks the boundary of the hermitage’s grounds.
Passing through the squeaky entry gate, which in fact has three entryways, you’ll be welcomed to the hermitage courtyard by an L-shaped main hall, which also acts as the monks’ dorms. The main altar inside the main hall is situated to the left. And the simplistic main altar is centred by a statue of Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise). And this solitary statue is backed by a red mural inside a glass display case. The red painting consists of another triad centred by Amita-bul, once more, who is joined on either side by Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) to the right and Daesaeji-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Power for Amita-bul) to the left.
To the right of the main hall, you’ll find a storage shed. In this area of the hermitage grounds, you’ll also find a biseok (stele). And to the left of the main hall, and just around the corner, is the hermitage’s garden.
To the rear of the main hall, and the true highlight to Cheongryeonam Hermitage, is the unpainted Samseong-gak Hall. This shaman shrine hall is surrounded on all sides by dense shrubbery and hydrangea bushes. On the front side of the Samseong-gak Hall, you’ll find four fading paintings dedicated to guardians. Stepping inside the Samseong-gak Hall, you’ll be greeted by a collection of Korea’s most popular shaman deities. Both the Sanshin (Mountain Spirit) and Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) are vibrant and new. And Sanshin is joined by a large tiger at his side. And the red mural dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars) is new and vibrant, as well. And these three paintings are joined on the far right wall by an older Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural). Also, and if you look close enough across the low-lying ceiling beam, you’ll find two beautiful, blue dragon murals.
How To Get ThereFrom the Daegu train station, you’ll need to walk about fifteen minutes, or nine hundred and thirty metres, to get to the Chilseong market bus stop. The bus stop is located out in front of an NH Bank. Take the Gachang-2 bus. After fifty stops, or one hour, get off at the Urokri stop. This is the last stop of the bus route. After getting off at this stop, you’ll need to walk 2.7 km, or forty-one minutes, to get to the hermitage. When you finally arrive at Namjijangsa Temple, head right, or to the east, through the temple parking lot. Head up a dirt trail for two hundred metres, until you come to Cheongryeonam Hermitage.
You can take a bus or simply take a taxi from the Daegu train station. The ride takes about 50 minutes and costs 25,000 won (one way).
Overall Rating: 3/10Cheongryeonam Hermitage is beautifully situated on the southern foot of Mt. Choijeongsan among the twisted red pines. There are only a couple shrine halls to enjoy at Cheongryeonam Hermitage, but the Samseong-gak Hall is definitely the highlight both with its interior wall murals and the paintings of the three shaman deities that hang on the main altar. Another beautiful feature at Cheongryeonam Hermitage is the uniquely named, and designed, Sammun Gate. And in combination with Namjijangsa Temple, a visit to Cheongryeonam Hermitage makes for a beautiful little day trip out into the more rural parts of Daegu.
The trail leading up to Cheongryeonam Hermitage. The Sammun Gate at the entry of the hermitage. The L-shaped main hall and dorms at Cheongryeonam Hermitage. The garden and storage area at the hermitage. A look up through the dense brush at the Samseong-gak Hall, if you can find it. Beautiful hydrangeas at Cheongryeonam Hermitage. The Samseong-gak Hall. With this painting of Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) inside it. There is also this beautiful painting of Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) inside, as well. A look at the older Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) inside the Samseong-gak Hall. And a decorative blue dragon adorning the beam of the Samseong-gak Hall. —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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Korean calligraphy – The written art in the peninsula
Korean calligraphy is an ancient and exquisite art form of writing, originating from Chinese calligraphy, and has become a cherished Korean art form over time. This traditional art form is highly appreciated and people enjoy looking at calligraphic art pieces as well as creating them even today.
Calligraphy in Korea, in all its forms, has a long and interesting history, and you can read all about it in this article!
What is Korean calligraphy called?Calligraphy in Korean is called 서예 (seoye). Hangeul calligraphy, contrary to Chinese has a simple but strong beauty. However, in its original form, Chinese characters were used. Since then Korean or Hangeul calligraphy has evolved into using Hangeul letters as well.
Vocabulary on Korean calligraphyTo talk about Korean calligraphy, you may want to also memorize the below list of words related to the topic.
KoreanEnglish 서예 (seoye)calligraphy 미술 (misul),예술 (yesul)
art 전통 예술 (jeontong yesul)traditional art 한자 (Hanja)Hanja 한글 (Hangeul)Hangeul 선물 (seonmul)gift 그림 (geurim)
painting 그림 그리다 (geurim geurida)to paint 그리다 (geurida)to paint, sketch, draw 예술가 (yesulga),
미술가 (misulga),
화가 (hwaga)artist 존경 (jongyeong)respect 성격을 표출하다 (seonggyeokeul pyochulhada)expressing personality 훈육 (hunyuk)discipline 정신을 연마하다 (jeongsineul yeonmahada)training one's mind 문방사우 (munbangsau)four basic calligraphic tools 한지 (hanji)traditional paper 붓 (but)brush 만년필 (mannyeonpil)ink stick 벼루 (byeoru)ink stone Do Koreans use calligraphy?
Yes, Koreans view calligraphy as a highly regarded form of art and highly technical art of writing which is part of the Korean tradition. Moreover, in Asian cultures, creating calligraphy is seen as an act of discipline, as something one does to train their mind, and is much more than just a technical exercise.
Therefore, giving someone a piece of calligraphy created by someone as a gift is seen as a respectable act. In fact, it can be seen as the gift-giving person regarding and loving the person they are giving the gift to highly.
What is calligraphy used for in Korea?Western calligraphy focuses on writing down the letters clearly and places high regard on its aesthetic beauty. On the other hand, the art form of calligraphy in South Korea and other Asian countries isn’t. Here is what calligraphy is for in Korea.
It can express the artist’s emotionsThe goal of Asian calligraphic works is to use the shapes of the letters and characters as a way to express the emotions of the calligrapher. In fact, it can be perceived that Korean calligraphic works reveal the creator’s personality. And as you may have guessed, it takes several years of practicing this art to master this ancient tradition.
It highlights the Korean alphabetCalligraphy can also be seen as a way to express the beauty that Korean letters and Chinese characters contain in their everyday appearance. Calligraphy is in some ways like the cursive script is in Roman alphabetic languages. However, its application goes deeper than that.
With calligraphic works, the emphasis isn’t only on the characters themselves. A lot of thought goes into each work, not only into how to draw the characters, but also the composition of each dot and line, and even the empty space’s positioning.
It is combined with other forms of artHistorically, Koreans have also used calligraphy in combination with painting. They see both styles of art as a great form of training the mind. Old aristocrats and especially scholars sought to also master their skills in poetry, in addition to calligraphy and painting. They saw these as the perfect trinity of skills to master.
Besides both calligraphy and painting being seen as equally great tools for mastering one’s mental state, they have another thing in common. Both of them have a similar technique and application, and that is another reason why they are common to practice together.
History of Korean calligraphyChinese Calligraphy began to be used in Korean society during the period of the Three Kingdoms. That would mean from between 57 BC to 668 AD. Calligraphy in Korean style was developed by ancient Koreans, who were fascinated by Chinese culture. They drew from Chinese styles and made their own style (Korean version) based on them. Few inscribed stone monuments remain to have calligraphic inscriptions that still exist today from this time period.
Korean Calligraphy in the Unified Silla dynastyDuring the Unified Silla dynasty’s time, calligraphy continued to flourish in Korea. Some notable calligraphy artists emerged in Korea, named Kim Saing and Choe Chi-won. Both of them took a lot of inspiration from Chinese calligraphers Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan, and their Tang dynasty culture-inspired styles. Some works from this time period have been preserved.
The calligraphic squarish style embraced during the Unified Silla Dynasty continued to be used during the period of Koryo. However, just before the end of Koryo, around 1350, a Chinese calligrapher by the name of Zhao Mengfu came up with a new, more rounded, fluent style of Chinese character calligraphy. The Korean calligraphers then took on the Zhao style as well.
Korean Calligraphy in the 16th centuryTo this day, this style greatly influences Korean calligraphic works. However, in the 16th century, a more vulgar style began gaining more popularity among artists as well. The most prominent calligraphic artist of the Joseon period – so between 1392 and 1910 – was Kim Chong Hui. He was the creator of a popular style of calligraphy, called ch’usa. This, too, derived from Chinese calligraphic styles, the Chinese Iishu script to be specific.
However, Kim Chong Hui added a lot of his own personal touches to it. This included the composition of and asymmetry in his works, as well as the forceful strokes of each character and letter. To this day, this is one of the most popular styles used in Korean calligraphy.
Korean Calligraphy using Hangeul and HanjaOn one last note, Hanja (Chinese characters) was used as the official script and for calligraphy. This form of writing was prevalent during this period since in the 2nd or 3rd century, there was no Hangeul yet. This was used all the way until the Japanese occupation in 1910. Only after that, when North Korea and South Korea split, did the native Hangul alphabet become the official writing system and the main way of illustrating calligraphic works. However, using Hanja calligraphy is still popular today.
During the Japanese occupation, Korean calligraphy also began drawing influences from Japanese calligraphy. Modern Korean calligraphy, on the other hand, is a visual art reflecting the Korean culture through Hangeul instead of Hanja. Many calligraphy enthusiasts enjoy Hangeul Calligraphy for its simple and restrained beauty. It is constantly being developed, with increasingly more attempts to create new fonts and artistic writing styles.
What are the four basic tools used in Korean calligraphy?In order to create a proper calligraphic piece, each artist must have four integral tools at hand: paper, brush, ink stick, and ink stone. In the Korean language, they are referred to as munbangsawoo (문방사우), which translates as “four friends”. Each item was a typical find in the studies of Korean homes in older times.
PaperThe paper used in calligraphy is required to be traditional hanji paper, aka Korean mulberry paper. This is because it absorbs ink excellently while reflecting the colors vibrantly.
BrushThe brush, on the other hand, must be straight. Its tip should be sharp and made out of animal hairs, with each strand the same length as another.
Ink stickAs for the ink stick, it is made by mixing the soot from burned trees and glue. A good ink stick should also be firm and fine in its composition.
Ink stoneLastly, the ink stone should also be made from a firm stone and has to be the kind that does not absorb water.
These four tools are the basics someone must have to get started. Several other tools are usually required for a masterpiece to be created such as yeonjeok which is a container for the water used to grind the ink stone; boot tong which is a container that holds brushes; munjin which are long and flat paperweights, and the pilse which is a bowl used to wash the brush.
Can calligraphy be learned in Korea?Yes! Korea has plenty of areas where calligraphy classes are offered. Learning calligraphy is an activity often enjoyed by foreign embassy members that operate in Korea. Calligraphy competitions are also held yearly.
If you want to experience calligraphic practice in Korea, you can visit Namsan Hanok Village which is located in Chonghak-dong. This area is preserved as an old Korean town. Calligraphy, along with Korean traditional music and poetry classes are offered here. This village is the perfect place to experience the traditional Korean culture.
Have you ever seen works of Korean calligraphy? Or have you ever tried creating any calligraphic or similar visual art form before? Besides calligraphy in Eastern Asia, there are other similar ancient forms of visual art existing all over the world! If you want to try out creating your own Korean calligraphy art, try to look for classes. Even if you are not in Korea, there might be some available right in your home town!
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Silsangsan Sect – Silsangsa Temple (Namwon, Jeollabuk-do)
The Silsangsan sect was headquartered out of Silsangsa Temple, or “True Nature Temple” in English, in Namwon in present-day Jeollabuk-do in the northern part of the famed Jirisan National Park. The founding patriarch of the Silsangsan sect was Hongcheok-guksa (fl. 830 A.D.), who built Silsangsa Temple to help spread the teachings of Seon Buddhism. Hongcheok-guksa learned under Zhizang (735-814 A.D.). The sect was first founded in 828 A.D. Hongcheok-guksa was posthumously named Jeunggak. Both Hongcheok-guksa’s stupa and stele can be found to this day on the temple grounds of Silsangsa Temple.
In the early 800’s, Hongcheok traveled to Tang China (618–690, 705–907 A.D.). He did this to help further his Buddhist studies. While there, he studied under the monk Zhizang. Hongcheok-guksa returned to Silla at the beginning of King Heungdeok of Silla’s reign which lasted from 826-836 A.D. Upon his return to Silla, Hongcheok-guksa was able to convert King Heungdeok of Silla and his heir, Seonggang. Silsangsa Temple was later renovated by royal decree around the time of King Heungdeok of Silla’s reign. It was then that the temple became the centre of the Silsangsan sect. Master Hongcheok had numerous disciples including Pyeonnum and Sucheol. Of note, the Silsangsan sect was the first of the Nine Mountain Schools.
The Stele for Buddhist Monk Jeunggak at Silsangsa Temple. The Stupa of Buddhist Monk Jeunggak at Silsangsa Temple —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
Passive Verbs Also Mean “Can” or “Can’t” | Korean FAQ
Passive verbs are a bit of a tricky topic for Korean. This is because passive voice is not used in the same way as it is in English, and isn't nearly as common in the same ways.
However, the passive voice is commonly used, just in different ways than it is in English. One of the most common ways passive voice is used is for making adjectives (when used directly before a noun). And one more common way that passive voice is used is to express "can" or "can't" as well.
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Burger n' Kimchi are excited to share with you our friends' new restaurant in Busan! Wane's Kitchen serves the healthiest coconut oil fried chicken you can get in all of Korea. They are pioneering something that hasn't been done before in Busan. HEALTHY FRIED CHICKEN.
Kimchi and I ordered basically everything off the menu at Wane's Kitchen. We ordered: Coconut Oil Fried Chicken, Sauced Coconut Oil Fried Chicken, Fried Squid Rings, Sauced Fried Squid Rings, Whole Fried Shrimp, Sauced Whole Fried Shrimp, and Paratha Strips. It was the ultimate fried feast!
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Learn Korean Ep. 123: ~아/어/etc. 하다 & 싶어 하다
The 아/어 하다 form has more than one use. One of the most common places you'll see it is in the form ~고 싶어 하다, but it can also be used with descriptive verbs to turn them into action verbs.
This form is especially useful when speaking about someone in the 3rd person, which we'll cover how to do in this lesson.
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Religion in Korean – The modern and traditional beliefs
In this article, we will discuss Religion in Korean and in Korea including the past and present religions on the Korean peninsula. An interesting fact about the Korean nation is that, unlike many other countries in the world, it does not have an official state religion.
That’s just one of the facts about religions in Korea and we’ll be learning more below. Hopefully, this topic is both educational and fun for you!
How to say “religion” in KoreanThe Korean word for “religion” is 종교 (jonggyo). We will also be introducing you to some Korean vocabulary and sample sentences related to the matter. As we go through this article, you will notice that the Korean words for the specific religions also end with -교 (gyo).
What is the traditional religion in South Korea?Around more than half of Koreans have no religious affiliation, while the rest profess affiliation to one – or more – of the religions present in South Korean culture today. This means that there’s no dominant religion in the country. Instead, there is plenty of room for many of the world’s major religions to exist simultaneously.
The specific numbers change depending on the source and year of research you refer to. Of the traditional religions, Shamanism, Confucianism, and Buddhism have the oldest roots in traditional Korean culture. All of them have also had a large cultural influence in Korea and impacted Korean society as a whole, beyond religious beliefs.
Korean Buddhism (불교)Buddhism 불교 (bulgyo) arrived in Korea in 372 from China and was predominant during the Three Kingdoms period. It was a dominant religious influence that has been shaping the country since then, evidenced by the tens of thousands of temples built across Korea.
Buddhism was also the major religion on the peninsula until Confucianism was founded and considered as the state ideology of the Joseon dynasty. Confucian scholars strongly opposed any efforts to revive Buddhism during this time. Buddhism in Korea evolved slightly into its own form, Korean Buddhism because the monks felt there were some inconsistencies in the “original” version of Buddhism (Mahayana Buddhism) that was brought into the country.
Korean Confucianism (유교)Confucianism 유교 (yugyo), on the other hand, was born during the Joseon dynasty when it was developed by Korean intellectuals, and was the biggest religion for the Koreans for centuries, until the introduction of Christianity.
More so than a religion, Confucian values are viewed as an ethical and moral code by South Koreans and were an important part of the government systems. It especially emphasizes filial piety, loyalty, and ancestor worship. It can be said that of all the different religions in Korea, Confucianism was stronger over South Koreans throughout time.
Korean Shamanism (샤만교)Shamanism 샤만교 (syamangyo) has also been present in South Korean culture since ancient times and has played a significant role in shaping up daily life in South Korea. Shamanistic beliefs have existed in Korea since its founding back in 2333 BC. Until the introduction of Confucianism and Buddhism, it was the sole religion on the Korean peninsula.
Upon the arrival of the two other religions, Korean Shamanism took more of a backseat position. Despite that, it is still surprisingly influential in Korea even today. Meaning, while Korean Shamanism has all but disappeared in other regions upon the introduction of major religions like Buddhism, it has persisted to exist on the peninsula.
Koreans usually visit shamans for advice, perform rituals for good fortune, or ask for talismans to drive away evil spirits from human beings in the natural world. Female shamans are also prevalent in this Korean tradition.
Modern-day religion in South KoreaAlthough Buddhism and Confucianism remain large religions in the modern society of Korea today, with various different factions of Buddhism being practiced among the South Korean Buddhists, there is another big religion present as well.
Christianity (기독교)Christianity 기독교 (gidokgyo), or more specifically, Protestantism has gone major in Korea. This was mainly after the Korean War and with the arrival of American missionaries and Catholic priests to the country. Catholicism was also introduced to Korean culture during the Joseon dynasty, though far later than Confucianism.
Initially, the Korean government at the time prohibited Christianity, as the Catholic converts did not want to follow Confucian rituals. Christians lived in the north where Confucian influence was lesser compared to the south. It was later followed by persecution of Roman Catholics, though the anti-Christian law wasn’t strictly enforced.
However, the introduction of Protestantism and Protestant churches, and then the times after World War II, quickly transformed Christianity into the biggest religion in South Korea. This also results in most Christians belonging to Protestant denominations in South Korea.
Why is Christianity popular in Korea?Christianity has become hugely popular in Korea. Here are a few reasons why.
They place high regard on education and medical services
The first Protestant Korean church was founded in the year of 1897. They quickly gained the interest of Korean people through their services in the medical and educational fields as they established schools and hospitals. Even in today’s South Korea you can find numerous schools (from middle school to university) and medical centers that have direct ties to Protestantism.
This is one reason why Protestantism and Christianity, in general, are seen as such a formidable force in Korea. It has also been statistically proven that, among all the different religious groups in Korea, those of the Catholic faith tend to educate themselves highest. Catholic Church was also the first religious institution that adopted Hangul into official use, and it was mandatory for all of the children to learn.
The nationalism of Korean Christians
A clear sign of Christianity’s popularity is the number of Protestant missionaries coming from the country. Only the U.S. has more missionaries worldwide than South Korea does. One of the most significant factors for Christianity’s popularity lies in Korean nationalism, during a trying time when the Koreans were under Japanese rule, and groups of Christians would show resistance against the Japanese.
Other religions in KoreaVarious other religions also exist in Korea. This includes major world religions like Islam led by the first Korean imam in 1955. There were also local religions, some of them are Won Buddhism, Cheondogyo, and Daejonggyo.
Won Buddhism is a modern religion that is considered reformed Buddhism. Cheondogyo was founded on the basis of Eastern learning which goes in contrast with Western Learning. On the other hand, Daejonggyo was created to worship, Dangun, the founder of the first Korean state. Daoism has also been active in Korea at some points in history.
How do religions affect Korean culture?These religions in general can clearly be seen in daily South Korean life. For example, the aforementioned schools and medical centers with Protestant affiliations. Big exams and events are typically preceded by Buddhist prayer practices and rituals, and Buddha’s birthday is a national holiday celebrated in the country.
And of course, the major holidays Lunar New Year and Chuseok have deep traditions deriving from Korean Buddhism practices. Herbal remedies and some ritualistic-looking dances, which have roots in Shamanism, can still be seen used in traditional settings today.
Religion in North KoreaMuch like South Koreans, North Korean people also follow Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity as their primary religions. However, due to the government discouraging any religious practices by organized groups, these religions are hardly ever practiced. Even so, the country claims to technically have freedom of religion.
Although 300 Buddhist temples exist in North Korea, they are seen more as cultural relics, rather than as places for worship. Some religious educational programs and colleges also exist, but their graduates commonly find work within the field of foreign trade, rather than in religion.
Korean Vocabulary on ReligionNow that you’ve been introduced to the different religions dominating in South Korea, as well as their background, perhaps you would also be keen to learn some related vocabulary?
KoreanEnglish 종교 (jonggyo)Religion 독실하다 (doksilhada),종교적이다 (jonggyojeokida)Religious 유교 (yugyo)Confucianism 불교 (bulgyo)Buddhism 기독교 (gidokgyo)Christianity 가톨릭 교회 (gatollik gyohoe)
Catholic Church 개신교 교회 (gaesingyo gyohoe)
Protestantism 루터 교회 (luteo gyohoe)
Lutheran Church 감리 교회 (gamri gyohoe)Methodist Church 정교회 (jeonggyohoe)Orthodox Church 침례 교회 (chimrye gyohoe)Baptist church 샤만교 (syamangyo),
목속 (moksok)
Shamanism 무신론 (musinron)Atheism 믿음 (mideum)
Belief 충실 (chungsil),
충성 (chungseong)
Loyalty 예배하다 (yebaehada),
숭배하다 (sungbaehada)
Worship 조상 (josang),
선조 (seonjo)Ancestor 민속 (minsok), 전통 문화 (jeontong munhwa)Folklore 종교의 자유 (jonggyoui jayu)Freedom of religion 종교 생활을 실천하다 (jonggyo saenghwareul silcheonhada)
Practicing a religion 종교적인 믿음 (jonggyojeokin mideum)Religious belief 종교에 귀의하다 (jonggyoe gwiuihada)Turn to a religion, be converted X를 믿다 (Xreul mitda)To believe in X religion 종교를 연구하다 (jonggyoreul yeonguhada)To study religion 교회 (gyohoe)Church 예배당 (yebaedang)Chapel 사원 (sawon),
신전 (sinjeon)
Temple 이념 (inyeom)
Ideology 무당 (mudang)
Shaman Sample Korean sentences related to religion KoreanEnglish 종교가 있으세요?
(jonggyoga isseuseyo?)Do you have a religion? 어떤 종교를 믿어요?
(eotteon jonggyoreul mideoyo?)What is your religion? 나는 루터교 신자요.
(naneun luteogyo sinjayo.)I am a Lutheran. 일요일마다 교회에 가서 종교 생활을 실천해요. (illyoilmada gyohoee gaseo jonggyo saenghwareul silcheonhaeyo.)I practice my religion by going to church on Sundays.
What is the top religion or belief systems in your country? Is it similar or different to Korea’s religious systems? We’d also love to know in the comments you telling us a little bit about your religion – in the Korean language, of course!
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