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TOPIK 6noun

성서

seongseo

성서가 · 성서를

the Bible; holy scripture

Example

성서는 세계에서 가장 많이 번역된 책이에요.

The Bible is the most translated book in the world.

Word parts

성 holy서 book

Literally 'holy book'.

Good to know

In daily speech 성경 is more common; 성서 sounds more formal or academic.