Korean word

승리

Pronunciation

Romanizationseungni

Meaning

  • nounvictory

Example

우리 팀이 승리를 거뒀다.u ri ti mi seung ni reul keo dwot tta

Our team secured victory.

Illustration for 승리 (victory)

More examples

그는 큰 대회에서 승리를 맛보았다.keu neun keun tae hoe e seo seung ni reul mat ppo at tta

He tasted victory at a major competition.

Core concept

The favorable result secured when a competitor or fighter prevails.

Common phrases

  • 승리를 거두다seung ni reul keo du da

    achieve victory

  • 승리를 맛보다seung ni reul mat ppo da

    taste victory

Similar words

이김igim: Winning against an opponent in a game or contest is described as a win in everyday speech.
우승useung: Taking first place in a tournament or league earns the championship title.

Definition in Korean

경기나 싸움 따위에서 상대를 이겨 얻는 상태나 결과를 이르는 명사.kyeong gi na ssa um tta wi e seo sang dae reul i gyeo eon neun sang tae na kyeol gwa reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation 승리 (seungni, "victory") joins the ideas of defeating an opponent and achieving a beneficial result.

Usage tips

  • Its formal tone makes it useful for understanding public reports, whereas casual conversation often uses simpler action-based wording.

Opposites

  • 패배paebaedefeatnoun

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