English–Korean

“match” in Korean

Korean

Also시합 (sihap) · 일치하다 (ilchihada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationseungbu

Example

승부는 끝날 때까지 모르는 법이다.seung bu neun kkeun nal ttae kka ji mo reu neun peo bi da

You never know who will win until the match is over.

Illustration for 승부 (match)

How to say “match” in Korean

“Match” in Korean is 승부 (seungbu).

A contest viewed at the point where one side wins and the other loses.

Full entry for 승부: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 승부

승부에 집착하면 주변이 피곤해진다.seung bu e chip cha ka myeon chu byeo ni pi gon hae jin da

If you obsess over the match, those around you get tired.

Tips for using 승부

  • English match often names the event itself, while this word puts more focus on the result or decision that settles it.

Other Korean words for “match”

시합을 보러 갈래?si ha beul po reo kal lae

Do you want to go watch the match?

두 사람의 진술이 일치합니다.tu sa ra mui chin su ri il chi ham ni da

The two people's statements match.

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