평화
pyeonghwa[pʰjʌ̹ŋβwa̠]
The Korean word for peace is 평화 (pyeonghwa).
평화 refers to a state of being free from war. You can use the term 평화주의자 to describe a person who advocates for peace, such as a pacifist.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 'peace' as an adjective to describe a noun, use the form 평화로운.
How do you pronounce it?
pyeonghwa
Did you know?
- When wishing for peace in a spiritual context, Koreans may use the word 안녕 (annyeong), which refers to a state of being comfortable and at peace.
- The characters in 평화 originally represented the idea of 'level' or 'even' and 'harmony', suggesting that peace is a state of balance rather than just the absence of conflict.
- The term 평화주의자 ('pacifist') is frequently used in Korean political discourse to describe a specific diplomatic stance toward North Korea, rather than just a general hatred of war.
Examples in context
- 모두가 영원한 평화를 원한다.Everybody wants permanent peace.This sentence shows how to express the desire for permanent peace using 평화.Tatoeba #6304999 by Queserasera, translation #276539 by CK
- 평화.Peace.This sentence shows the use of 평화 as a standalone exclamation.Tatoeba #6304985 by Queserasera, translation #5366772 by GamalNemeri
- 사랑과 평화.Love and Peace.This sentence demonstrates the use of 평화 in the phrase 'Love and Peace'.Tatoeba #6304989 by Queserasera, translation #28722 by sacredceltic
- 저희는 평화를 지키기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.We are making efforts to maintain peace.
- 평온과 화목이 유지되길 바랍니다.May tranquility and harmony prevail.
- 오늘은 정말 평화로운 날이야.Today is a really peaceful day.
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Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are watching a news report about a ceasefire.
- 지훈 Ji-hun드디어 전쟁이 끝나고 평화가 왔어요.deudieo jeonjaengi kkeutnago pyeonghwaga wasseoyo.Finally the war is over and peace has come.
- 민지 Min-ji정말 다행이에요. 진정한 평화가 유지되면 좋겠어요.jeongmal dahaengieyo. jinjeonghan pyeonghwaga yuji-doemyeon jokesseoyo.That is a relief. I hope true peace is maintained.
- 지훈 Ji-hun민지 씨 말이 맞아요. 평화는 정말 소중해요.minji ssi mari majayo. pyeonghwaneun jeongmal sojunghae-yo.You are right, Minji. Peace is truly precious.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨도 그렇게 생각하시죠?jihoon ssi-do geureoke saenggakhasijyo?You think so too, Jihoon?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries 평화, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 평화, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
