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목사 meaning and pronunciation

moksa · minister; priest; clergyman

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55869
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 목싸Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일정한 자격을 갖추고 교회를 관리하면서 예배를 이끌고 신자들에게 영적 생활을 지도하는 성직자.

    English: minister; priest; clergyman — A cleric with some qualifications to manage the church, lead worship and guide the spiritual life of the believers.

    Examples

    • 교회의 목사.
    • 목사의 주례.
    • 목사가 설교하다.
    • 목사가 성경을 읽다.
    • 목사가 예배 시간에 설교 말씀을 전하였다.
    • 목사가 성도의 머리 위에 손을 대고 축복 기도를 해 주었다.
Origin
牧師
Categories
종교 > 종교인 · 직업과 진로

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