Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cooldown" in Korean
“Cooldown” in Korean is 쿨타임 (pronounced "kultaim").
쿨타임
kultaim
Usage & Context
The waiting period after using an ability before it can be used again. Managing cooldowns effectively is a key skill in Korean competitive gaming, requiring precise timing and resource management.
Example Sentence
쿨타임이 돌아오면 즉시 스킬을 써요.
I use the skill immediately when the cooldown is back.
How to use 쿨타임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cooldown” is 쿨타임, romanized as kultaim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'kul' like the English word 'cool'. 'taim' sounds exactly like the English word 'time'.
More Example Sentences
Informing teammates about the status of a powerful skill.
궁극기 쿨타임이 아직 안 돌았어.
My ultimate ability's cooldown isn't back yet.
Giving advice on strategic gameplay in a competitive game.
스킬 쿨타임 계산 잘 해야 돼.
You have to calculate skill cooldowns well.
Explaining a gear choice that affects skill usage.
쿨타임 감소 아이템을 장착했어요.
I equipped an item that reduces cooldowns.
Cultural Context
쿨타임 (kultaim) is a widely used term in Korean gaming, directly transliterated from 'cooldown time'. It's crucial in competitive games like League of Legends or Overwatch, where managing skill cooldowns is key to victory. Players often make callouts like '쿨 돌았다!' (The cooldown is back!) or '적 궁 쿨!' (Enemy ultimate is on cooldown!) to coordinate strategies. It's a fundamental concept in almost any game with abilities.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
쿨타임 감소
Cooldown reduction
쿨타임 초기화
Cooldown reset
쿨타임 계산
Cooldown calculation
Related Expressions
재사용 대기시간
jaesayong daegisigan
Reuse waiting time (formal term for cooldown)
스킬
seukil
Skill, ability
궁극기
gunggeukgi
Ultimate ability (often shortened to 궁 'gung')
버프
beopeu
Buff (temporary enhancement)
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