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TOPIK 5adjective

경건하다

gyeonggeonhada

경건해요 · 경건했어요 · 경건한 (+noun)

pious, reverent, solemn

Example

사람들은 경건한 마음으로 기도했어요.

People prayed with reverent hearts.

Word parts

경 respect건 devout

Literally 'respectful and devout'.