사탄
satan[sʰa̠tʰa̠n]
The English word "satan" is translated into Korean as 사탄.
사탄 is the name used for the Devil. It can be used in phrases related to the Devil's attributes, such as 악마의 속도 (speed of the devil) or 악마의 유혹 (temptation of the devil).
Meaning: the Devil (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is satan.
Did you know?
- In modern Korean pop culture and gaming, 사탄 is sometimes used as a slang term to describe someone with an unfairly high level of skill or a 'monster' performance.
- The word 사탄 is a phonetic loanword from Latin, rather than being derived from native Korean roots or ancient Chinese characters.
- While 사탄 is used for the biblical figure, Koreans often use 악마 ('akma') for a generic 'devil' or 'demon'. 악마 is also used colloquially to describe someone who is cruel or cunning in business or relationships.
Examples in context
- 사탄은 아주 악한 존재입니다.Satan-eun aju akhan jonjae-imnida.Satan is a very evil being.
- 그 영화는 사탄을 소재로 합니다.Geu yeonghwa-neun Satan-eul sojae-ro hamnida.That movie is about Satan.
- 성경에는 사탄에 대한 이야기가 나와요.Seonggyeong-eneun Satan-e daehan iyagi-ga nawayo.The Bible tells stories about Satan.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are discussing a fantasy novel they both read.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨, 이 책의 악당이 사탄인가요?hyeonu ssi, i chaek-ui akdang-i satan-ingayo?Hyunwoo, is the villain in this book Satan?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 사탄이 주인공을 괴롭혀요.ne, satan-i ju-ingong-eul goeropyeoyo.Yes, Satan torments the protagonist.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 무서운 이야기네요.jeongmal museoun iyagi-neyo.It's a truly scary story.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요, 분위기가 아주 어두워요.majayo, bunwigiga aju eoduwoyo.Right, the atmosphere is very dark.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “satan” translations and entries 사탄, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 사탄, CC BY-SA 4.0.
