Korean Dictionary
How to say "Final" in Korean
“Final” in Korean is 결승 (pronounced "gyeolseung").
결승
gyeolseung
Usage & Context
A final is the last match in a tournament to determine the champion. Finals are highly anticipated events with intense competition.
Example Sentence
결승에 나갔어요.
I competed in the final.
How to use 결승 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Final” is 결승, romanized as gyeolseung.
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 결승.
Pronunciation Guide
"Gyeol" sounds like "gyul" in "gyul-lim" (a type of fruit) or "gyeol-hon" (marriage), a 'g' followed by a 'yuh-l' sound. "Seung" sounds like "sung" in "sunglasses" but with a slightly tighter 'eu' vowel. The two syllables have a relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
An athlete after winning a semi-final match.
드디어 결승에 올라갔어요!
We finally made it to the final!
A sports commentator anticipating a great match.
이번 결승전은 정말 명승부가 될 거예요.
This final match will truly be a masterpiece game.
A player recounting a decisive moment in a game.
결승골을 넣고 팀을 승리로 이끌었어요.
I scored the winning goal in the final and led the team to victory.
Cultural Context
"결승" (often used as "결승전" - final match) represents the pinnacle of competition in Korean sports. The build-up to a final is often intense, with media coverage and fan discussions reaching fever pitch. Winning the "결승" is the ultimate goal, and the champions are celebrated widely. For individual athletes, reaching the "결승" is a significant achievement, often defining their career or a season's success.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결승 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
결승 진출!
Advance to the final!
결승에서 만나요!
See you in the final!
결승골
Winning goal (in a final)
Related Expressions
준결승
jungyeolseung
Semifinal
예선
yeson
Preliminary round
결승전
gyeolseungjeon
Final match (more common for the actual game)
우승
useung
Championship, victory
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