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"Church" in Korean: 교회
교회gyohoe
Church in Korean is 교회 (gyohoe). 교회 commonly refers to a Christian church; 성당 specifically names a Catholic church.
Choosing a destination
교회에 가고 싶어요.gyohoee gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 교회
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gyohoe
/kjohwe/
교회 (gyohoe) has 2 Hangul syllables. 교회 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Church" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 교회gyohoe | Church Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 교회gakkaun gyohoe | nearby church A useful combination with 교회. | A useful combination with 교회. |
| 교회를gyohoereul | Church (as an object) Use 를 when 교회 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 교회 is the object of an action. |
How to use 교회 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
교회에 가고 싶어요.
gyohoee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the church.
교회 appears in a complete sentence for church.
- 2Asking directions
교회가 어디에 있어요?
gyohoega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the church?
교회가 marks 교회 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
교회에서 만날까요?
gyohoeeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the church?
교회 appears in a complete sentence for church.
Mistakes English speakers make with 교회
Incorrect: 교회이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 교회가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing church, use the correct particle or copula after 교회; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 교회이에요.
Correct: 교회예요.
When practicing church, when identifying something as 교회, use 교회예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
교회 commonly refers to a Christian church; 성당 specifically names a Catholic church. The combination 가까운 교회 (gakkaun gyohoe) means nearby church.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 교회
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
교회에 가고 싶어요.
gyohoee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the church.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
교회가 어디에 있어요?
gyohoega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the church?
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Church" in Korean
What does 교회 mean in Korean?
Church in Korean is 교회 (gyohoe). 교회 commonly refers to a Christian church; 성당 specifically names a Catholic church.
How do I use 가까운 교회?
가까운 교회 (gakkaun gyohoe) means nearby church. 교회 commonly refers to a Christian church; 성당 specifically names a Catholic church.
Which object particle goes after 교회?
The object form is 교회를 because 교회 ends in a vowel.
How is 교회 pronounced?
교회 (gyohoe) has 2 Hangul syllables. 교회 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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