Korean Dictionary
How to say "Battle Royale" in Korean
“Battle Royale” in Korean is 배틀로얄 (pronounced "baeteulloyol").
배틀로얄
baeteulloyol
Usage & Context
A game genre where a large number of players compete until only one survives. PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds), developed by Korean company Krafton, popularized this genre globally.
Example Sentence
배틀로얄 게임에서 혼자 생존해야 해요.
You must survive alone in a battle royale game.
How to use 배틀로얄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Battle Royale” is 배틀로얄, romanized as baeteulloyol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 배틀로얄.
Pronunciation Guide
배틀 (baeteul) sounds like 'bay-tull', with 'bay' as in 'bay window' and 'tull' like 'hull' but with a 't'. 로얄 (loyol) sounds like 'row-yall', with 'row' as in 'row a boat' and 'yall' as in 'y'all'. Put it together as 'bay-tull-row-yall'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the objective of the game genre to someone unfamiliar.
배틀로얄 게임은 마지막까지 살아남는 게 목표예요.
The goal in battle royale games is to survive until the very end.
Suggesting a game to play with friends.
친구들이랑 배틀로얄 게임 한 판 할까?
Shall we play a round of battle royale with friends?
Discussing the history and impact of the battle royale genre.
PUBG가 배틀로얄 장르의 인기를 끌어올렸죠.
PUBG boosted the popularity of the battle royale genre.
Cultural Context
The battle royale genre achieved global phenomenon status largely due to PUBG (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds), developed by the Korean company Krafton. This genre holds a special place in Korean gaming, with PUBG and other titles like Apex Legends and Fortnite being incredibly popular. The intense, last-man-standing gameplay, often combined with strategic team play, resonates strongly with the competitive spirit prevalent in Korean gaming culture, making it a staple in PC bangs and esports.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
배틀로얄 모드
Battle royale mode
배틀로얄 맵
Battle royale map
배틀로얄 승리
Battle royale victory
Related Expressions
생존 게임
saengjon geim
Survival game (broader category)
팀 데스매치
tim deseumaechi
Team Deathmatch (different game mode)
솔로 플레이
sollo peullei
Solo play (playing alone)
스쿼드
seukwodeu
Squad (a team in battle royale)
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