How to say sin in Korean

Korean: [ joe ]

sin
sin

Meaning

죄 means “sin” or a very wrong act. People use it when talking about doing bad things, especially in religion, or when saying someone is at fault. You will often see it in simple patterns like “죄를 짓다” (do a sin / commit a wrong) and “제 죄예요” (it is my fault).

Example sentences

  1. 거짓말을 하면 죄예요.

    Telling lies is a sin.

  2. 가게에서 물건을 훔치면 큰 죄예요.

    Stealing things from a store is a big sin.

  3. 동생을 울린 건 제 죄예요.

    Making my little sibling cry is my fault.

  4. 친구에게 약속을 깨면 죄예요.

    Breaking a promise to a friend is wrong.

  5. 사과를 빼앗으면 큰 죄예요.

    Stealing an apple is a big sin.