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TOPIK 5noun

목사

moksa [목싸]

목사가 · 목사를

pastor, minister (Protestant)

Example

목사님의 말씀을 듣고 마음이 편해졌어요.

Listening to the pastor's words, I felt at peace.

Word parts

목 shepherd사 teacher

Literally 'shepherd teacher', a pastor tending his flock.

Good to know

Usually addressed with the honorific 목사님; a Catholic priest is 신부님, not 목사님.