Korean Dictionary
How to say "Away Game" in Korean
“Away Game” in Korean is 원정경기 (pronounced "wonjeong-gyeonggi").
원정경기
wonjeong-gyeonggi
Usage & Context
An away game is when a team plays at the opponent's venue. Away games are typically more challenging due to unfamiliar surroundings.
Example Sentence
원정경기에 나갔어요.
I played in an away game.
How to use 원정경기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Away Game” is 원정경기, romanized as wonjeong-gyeonggi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Won" is like the English word "won" in "one." "Jeong" sounds like "jung" in "jungle." "Gyeong" is pronounced like "gyung" in "Gyung-bok-gung" (a palace name), a soft 'g' followed by a 'yuhng' sound. "Gi" is like "gee" in "geese."
More Example Sentences
A fan discussing their favorite team's schedule.
우리 팀은 다음 주에 부산에서 원정경기를 해요.
Our team has an away game in Busan next week.
An athlete talking about the support from their fans.
원정경기인데도 팬들이 많이 와서 응원해줬어요.
Even though it was an away game, many fans came to cheer us on.
A coach reflecting on a difficult match.
이번 원정경기는 정말 힘들었지만, 값진 승리였어요.
This away game was really tough, but it was a valuable victory.
Cultural Context
In Korean sports, especially professional baseball and soccer, "원정경기" often means traveling across the country. Fans sometimes follow their teams to other cities, creating a vibrant atmosphere even in opponent stadiums. The concept of "원정 응원" (away cheering) is strong, where dedicated fans make the journey to support their team on unfamiliar turf, often leading to friendly rivalries with the home crowd.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
원정경기 보러 가자.
Let's go watch the away game.
이번 주말은 원정경기야.
This weekend is an away game.
원정경기 승리!
Away game victory!
Related Expressions
홈경기
hom-gyeonggi
Home game (Antonym)
원정팀
wonjeongtim
Away team
원정
wonjeong
Expedition, away trip (general term)
경기
gyeonggi
Game, match
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