English–Korean

“referee” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimpan

Example

모든 선수는 심판을 존중해야 한다.mo deun seon su neun sim pa neul chon jung hae ya han da

All players must respect the referee.

Illustration for 심판 (referee)

How to say “referee” in Korean

“Referee” in Korean is 심판 (simpan).

The rule-based decision maker who keeps a competition fair by ruling on plays and violations.

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

Example sentences with 심판

심판의 판정에 선수들이 항의했다.sim pa nui pan jeong e seon su deu ri hang ui haet tta

The players protested the referee's decision.

Tips for using 심판

  • A referee may be criticized by fans, but respectful disagreement is important because the official's role is to protect fair play.

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