Korean Dictionary
How to say "Asian Games" in Korean
“Asian Games” in Korean is 아시안게임 (pronounced "asiangeim").
아시안게임
asiangeim
Usage & Context
The Asian Games is a major international sports competition for Asian countries. Korea has hosted and performed well in multiple Asian Games.
Example Sentence
아시안게임에 참가했어요.
I participated in the Asian Games.
How to use 아시안게임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Asian Games” is 아시안게임, romanized as asiangeim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '아시안' (asian), is pronounced like 'Ah-see-ahn'. The second part, '게임' (geim), sounds exactly like the English word 'game'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a recent and significant sports victory for the national team.
이번 아시안게임에서 한국 축구팀이 금메달을 땄어요.
The Korean soccer team won a gold medal in this Asian Games.
Explaining the nature of the event to someone unfamiliar with it.
아시안게임은 아시아 국가들의 스포츠 축제예요.
The Asian Games are a sports festival for Asian countries.
Discussing future international sports events and their locations.
다음 아시안게임은 2026년에 일본에서 열릴 예정이에요.
The next Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Japan in 2026.
Cultural Context
The Asian Games hold significant importance in Korea, often seen as a major regional competition where national pride is on the line. For male athletes, winning a gold medal in certain high-profile sports (like soccer or baseball) at the Asian Games can grant exemption from mandatory military service, making these games incredibly high-stakes and intensely watched by the public.
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Common Phrases
아시안게임 금메달
Asian Games gold medal
아시안게임 대표팀
Asian Games national team
아시안게임 개최지
Asian Games host city
Related Expressions
올림픽
ollimpik
Olympics
세계 선수권 대회
segye seonsugwon daehoe
World Championships
국제 대회
gukje daehoe
International competition
스포츠 경기
seupocheu gyeonggi
Sports match/game
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