Korean word

심판

Pronunciation

Romanizationsimpan

Meaning

  • nounreferee

Example

모든 선수는 심판을 존중해야 한다.mo deun seon su neun sim pa neul chon jung hae ya han da

All players must respect the referee.

Illustration for 심판 (referee)

More examples

심판의 판정에 선수들이 항의했다.sim pa nui pan jeong e seon su deu ri hang ui haet tta

The players protested the referee's decision.

Core concept

The rule-based decision maker who keeps a competition fair by ruling on plays and violations.

Common phrases

  • 심판 판정sim pan pan jeong

    referee's decision

  • 심판을 하다sim pa neul ha da

    referee

Similar words

주심chusim: Lead official who gives the final ruling and directs the match.
부심pusim: Supporting official who watches lines and helps identify fouls.
판정panjeong: The ruling or decision reached by applying rules in a contest or review.

Definition in Korean

경기나 시합에서 규칙에 따라 판정을 내리는 사람이나 공식 기관kyeong gi na si ha be seo kyu chi ge tta ra pan jeong eul nae ri neun sa ra mi na kong sik ki gwan

Word origin

심판 (simpan, "referee") is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts convey careful examination and judgment, fitting its role in deciding plays by the rules.

Usage tips

  • A referee may be criticized by fans, but respectful disagreement is important because the official's role is to protect fair play.

Other meanings

  • judgmentnoun

Related words

  • 심판하다simpanhadarefereeverb
  • 주심chusimhead refereenoun

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