신성한
sinseonghan
The Korean word for divine is 신성한 (sinseonghan).
The adjective 신성한 is used to describe things that are sacred or holy, typically within religious or spiritual contexts.
Meaning: of or pertaining to a god (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
sinseonghan
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, 신 is often added as a prefix to a person's name or a skill to describe someone who is 'god-tier' at a specific activity.
- The concept of the divine in Korea is a blend of Buddhism, Confucianism and Shamanism, meaning 신성한 can apply to ancestors as well as gods.
- When describing a 'divine' or 'heavenly' taste in food, Koreans rarely use 신성한 and instead use 천상의, which literally means 'of the heavens'.
Examples in context
- 그 사원은 신성한 공간입니다.That temple is a divine place.
- 그곳은 신성한 장소입니다.Geugoseun sinseonghan jangsoimnida.That place is a divine location.
- 이것은 신성한 권리를 상징해요.Igeoseun sinseonghan gwonrireul sangjinghaeyo.This symbolizes a divine right.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are visiting an ancient temple.
- 민지 Min-ji이곳의 분위기가 정말 신성한 것 같아요.Igosui bunwigiga jeongmal sinseonghan geot gatayo.The atmosphere here feels truly divine.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 민지 씨. 마음이 경건해지네요.Majayo, Minji ssi. Maeumi gyeonggeonhaejineyo.You're right, Minji. I feel very reverent.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨도 그렇게 느끼나요?Minjun ssi do geureoke neukkinayo?Do you feel that way too, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 아주 신성한 기운이 느껴져요.Ne, aju sinseonghan giuni neukkyeojyeoyo.Yes, I can feel a very divine energy.
