How do you use sin (죄) in a sentence?

거짓말을 하면 죄예요. — Telling lies is a sin.

When to use sin in Korean

Q: What does 죄 mean in Korean?

죄 means “sin” in Korean. 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).

Korean: 죄[ joe ]

When to use it

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

거짓말을 하면 죄예요.
Telling lies is a sin.
가게에서 물건을 훔치면 큰 죄예요.
Stealing things from a store is a big sin.
시험에서 답을 베끼는 것은 죄라고 생각해요.
I think copying answers on a test is wrong.
동생을 울린 건 제 죄예요.
Making my little sibling cry is my fault.
그는 자기 죄를 인정했어요.
He admitted his wrongdoing.
죄 없는 사람을 괴롭히지 마세요.
Please do not bother an innocent person.