What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 주님을 찬양하라 is composed of 주님 (Lord/Master), the object marker 을 and 찬양하라 (praise/command form of to praise).
Which one should you use?
While 주님을 찬양하라 uses an imperative/commanding tone, 주님을 찬양합니다 is a polite declarative statement used in worship or prayer. Additionally, 주님을 찬미합니다 is a formal expression used to praise the Lord conveying admiration and reverence.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form 주님을 찬양하라 uses the imperative -하라 ending, which is common in biblical translations, hymns and liturgical settings. For formal expressions, you may use 주님을 찬양합니다 or 주님을 찬미합니다. In informal settings, you can say 주님 찬양해요.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form 주님을 찬양하라 uses an imperative/commanding tone, whereas 주님을 찬양합니다 is a polite declarative statement used in worship or prayer.
How do you pronounce it?
junim-eul chanyanghara
Did you know?
- While 찬양 (praise) is used for God, praising a human in Korean usually requires the word 칭찬 (compliment). Using 찬양 for a person can imply that you view them as a deity or a cult figure.
- In Korean religious life, the term 찬미 (praise) is more prevalent in Catholic contexts, while 찬양 (praise) is more heavily associated with Protestant traditions.
- The word 주 (Lord) is a homonym for 'week' and 'main'. Without the honorific suffix -님, the word could be mistaken for a time measurement in a non-religious sentence.
Examples in context
- 하나님을 찬양합니다Hananim-eul chanyanghamnida
- 주님을 찬미합니다. 주님의 사랑은 끝이 없습니다.Praise the Lord. The Lord's love is never-ending.
- 마음을 다해 주님을 찬양하라.maeumeul daha junimeul chanyanghara.Praise the lord with all your heart.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a church service.
- 도현 Do-hyeon오늘 예배는 정말 은혜로웠어.oneul yebeneun jeongmal eunhyerowosseo.Today's service was truly graceful.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아, 우리 모두 주님을 찬양하라.maja, uri modu junimeul chanyanghara.That's right, let us all praise the Lord.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 감사한 하루야.jeongmal gamsahan haruya.It is a truly thankful day.
- 민지 Min-ji나도 그렇게 생각해, 도현아.nado geureoke saenggakhae, dohyena.I think so too, Dohyun.
