Korean Dictionary
How to say "Competitor" in Korean
“Competitor” in Korean is 경쟁사 (pronounced "gyeongjaengsa").
경쟁사
gyeongjaengsa
Usage & Context
A business offering similar products or services. Competitors in Korea are monitored for market strategies. Companies analyze competitor activities to stay competitive.
Example Sentence
경쟁사의 전략을 분석했습니다.
We analyzed our competitor's strategy.
How to use 경쟁사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Competitor” is 경쟁사, romanized as gyeongjaengsa.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 경쟁사.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '경쟁사' as 'gyeong-jaeng-sa'. '경' is like 'gyeong' in 'young' with a 'g' sound. '쟁' is like 'jaeng' in 'jang-gle'. '사' is like 'sa' in 'sad'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing market intelligence and competitive analysis.
우리 회사는 경쟁사의 신제품 출시를 예의주시하고 있습니다.
Our company is closely monitoring our competitor's new product launch.
Motivating a team to improve customer experience.
경쟁사보다 더 나은 서비스를 제공하기 위해 노력해야 합니다.
We must strive to provide better service than our competitors.
Explaining market dynamics after a new entrant.
새로운 경쟁사가 시장에 진입하면서 가격 경쟁이 심화되었습니다.
As a new competitor entered the market, price competition intensified.
Cultural Context
In Korea, the concept of '경쟁사' is deeply ingrained in the fast-paced business environment. Companies are constantly analyzing and reacting to their '경쟁사's moves, often leading to rapid innovation and intense market battles. This competitive spirit is also reflected in other aspects of Korean society, from education to K-pop idol groups, where striving to be the best and outperforming rivals is a common theme.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 경쟁사 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
경쟁사 분석
competitor analysis
주요 경쟁사
main competitor
경쟁사를 이기다
to beat a competitor
Related Expressions
경쟁업체
gyeongjaengeopche
competitor company (similar to 경쟁사)
라이벌
raibeol
rival (often used for individuals or teams)
경쟁
gyeongjaeng
competition
시장
sijang
market
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