Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bronze Medal" in Korean
“Bronze Medal” in Korean is 동메달 (pronounced "dong-medal").
동메달
dong-medal
Usage & Context
A bronze medal is awarded to the third-place finisher in competitions. Bronze medals still represent significant achievement and recognition.
Example Sentence
동메달을 따고 싶어요.
I want to win a bronze medal.
How to use 동메달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bronze Medal” is 동메달, romanized as dong-medal.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '동' (dong), sounds like 'dong' in 'gong' or 'song'. The second part, '메달' (medal), is pronounced like the English word 'medal'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Praising a rookie athlete's impressive achievement.
첫 출전에 동메달이라니, 정말 대단해요!
A bronze medal in their first appearance, that's truly amazing!
Highlighting an athlete's perseverance and determination.
마지막까지 포기하지 않고 동메달을 획득했어요.
They didn't give up until the end and secured a bronze medal.
Affirming the value and significance of a third-place finish.
동메달도 충분히 자랑스러운 결과예요.
A bronze medal is also a sufficiently proud result.
Cultural Context
Bronze medals are also respected in Korea, especially when achieved through fierce competition or by overcoming significant challenges. While not as flashy as gold, they signify a top-tier performance and are a source of pride for the athlete and their supporters. The focus is often on the effort, journey, and the fact that they stood on the podium.
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Common Phrases
동메달을 따다
to win a bronze medal
동메달리스트
bronze medalist
값진 동메달
valuable bronze medal
Related Expressions
금메달
geum-medal
Gold medal
은메달
eun-medal
Silver medal
3위
sam-wi
Third place
입상
ipsang
Winning a prize/award
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