Korean word

경기

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonggi

Meaning

  • noungame

Example

오늘 경기가 저녁에 시작해요.o neul kyeong gi ga cheo nyeo ge si ja kae yo

Today's game starts this evening.

Illustration for 경기 (game)

More examples

표를 사서 경기를 관람했어요.pyo reul sa seo kyeong gi reul kwal lam hae sseo yo

I bought a ticket and watched the game.

Core concept

Two sides meet under shared rules, and the result is settled by points or victory.

Common phrases

  • 경기가 시작되다kyeong gi ga si jak ttoe da

    start of a game

  • 경기를 관람하다kyeong gi reul kwal lam ha da

    attend a game

  • 경기 티켓kyeong gi ti ket

    game ticket

Similar words

시합sihap: A school or club match in which players or teams face each other in friendly competition.
대회taehoe: A planned competition that brings many participants together to decide rankings or give prizes.

Definition in Korean

스포츠나 경쟁 상황에서 상대와 맞서 점수나 승패로 결과를 가리는 경기.seu po cheu na kyeong jaeng sang hwang e seo sang dae wa mat sseo cheom su na seung pae ro kyeol gwa reul ka ri neun kyeong gi

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements for competition and skill, a combination that recalls opponents showing their abilities against each other.

Usage tips

  • In sports reports, this noun can name the whole contest, not just one play or a single point.

Other meanings

  • competitionnoun
  • economynoun

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