Korean word

메달

Pronunciation

Romanizationmedal

Meaning

  • nounmedal

Example

학교 대회에서 메달을 받았어요.hak kkyo tae hoe e seo me da reul pa da sseo yo

I got a medal at the school competition.

Illustration for 메달 (medal)

More examples

이번 대회에서 메달을 따고 싶어요.i beon tae hoe e seo me da reul tta go si peo yo

I want to win a medal in this competition.

Core concept

A metal award that marks success in a competition or honors an achievement.

Common phrases

  • 메달을 따다me da reul tta da

    win a medal

  • 동메달tong me dal

    bronze medal

Similar words

상sang: A prize or honor given to recognize outstanding work or results.
상장sangjang: A formal paper showing that a person or group has earned recognition.
트로피teuropi: A display object awarded to celebrate winning or placing well in an event.

Definition in Korean

시상식이나 경기에서 성적이나 공적을 기념하여 수여하는 금속으로 만든 상이나 표장si sang si gi na kyeong gi e seo seong jeo gi na kong jeo geul ki nyeom ha yeo su yeo ha neun keum so geu ro man deun sang i na pyo jang

Word origin

The word entered Korean through English medal, which developed from the French word medaille.

Usage tips

  • The word applies to awards in ceremonies as well as contests, so it is not limited to sports prizes.

Related words

  • 메달리스트medalliseuteumedalistnoun

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