Korean word

상대

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangdae

Meaning

  • nounpartner

Example

오늘 상대와 점심을 먹었어.o neul sang dae wa cheom si meul meo geo sseo

I had lunch with my partner today.

Illustration for 상대 (partner)

More examples

오늘 경기에서 상대팀이 우승했다.o neul kyeong gi e seo sang dae ti mi u seung haet tta

The opposing team won today's game.

Core concept

A person, group, or thing standing on the other side of an interaction, contest, or comparison.

Common phrases

  • 상대팀sang dae tim

    opposing team

  • 상대선수sang dae seon su

    opposing player

  • 상대측sang dae cheuk

    opposing side

Similar words

상대방sangdaebang: A person, group, or organization involved on the other side of an interaction.
대화 상대taehwa sangdae: A person who takes part in a conversation as the other speaker.

Definition in Korean

다른 쪽에 있는 사람이나 단체, 또는 겨루거나 대비되는 대상을 뜻하는 명사.ta reun jjo ge in neun sa ra mi na tan che tto neun kyeo ru geo na tae bi doe neun tae sang eul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word developed from a sense of two sides facing each other, which led to its uses for a participant, rival, or comparison target.

Usage tips

  • English partner often suggests cooperation or a close relationship, but this word can also refer to the other side in a contest or comparison.

Other meanings

  • opponentnoun
  • counterpartnoun

Opposites

  • 아군agunallynoun

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