Korean word

게임

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeim

Meaning

  • noungame

Example

저는 주말마다 게임을 해요.cheo neun chu mal ma da ke i meul hae yo

I play games every weekend.

Illustration for 게임 (game)

More examples

어제 친구들과 보드게임을 했어요.eo je chin gu deul gwa po deu ge i meul hae sseo yo

Yesterday, I played a board game with my friends.

Core concept

An activity with rules that gives people fun, challenge, or friendly competition.

Common phrases

  • 온라인 게임ol la in ke im

    online game

  • 모바일 게임mo ba il ke im

    mobile game

  • 보드게임po deu ge im

    board game

  • 게임을 하다ke i meul ha da

    play games

Similar words

놀이nori: An enjoyable activity done for fun or interest, with or without set rules.
오락orak: A leisure activity or program that provides enjoyment during free time.
경기kyeonggi: An organized sports contest in which opponents compete to determine the winner.
시합sihap: A match in which individuals or teams compete under rules to decide a winner.

Definition in Korean

규칙에 따라 즐기거나 겨루는 놀이나 오락kyu chi ge tta ra cheul gi geo na kyeo ru neun no ri na o rak

Word origin

The word comes from English game as a loanword and carries the same basic idea of structured play.

Usage tips

  • The word applies to many kinds of play in Korean, including games played with friends, not only games on a screen.

Related words

  • 게임기keimgigame consolenoun
  • 게임중독keimjungdokgaming addictionnoun
  • 게임회사keimhoesagame companynoun

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