Korean Dictionary
How to say "Final Round" in Korean
“Final Round” in Korean is 결승전 (pronounced "gyeolseungjeon").
결승전
gyeolseungjeon
Usage & Context
The last and most important match in a competition that determines the overall winner. Korean esports final rounds at major tournaments are broadcasted to millions of viewers globally.
Example Sentence
결승전에서 치열한 경기가 펼쳐졌어요.
A fierce match unfolded in the final round.
How to use 결승전 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Final Round” is 결승전, romanized as gyeolseungjeon.
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 결승전.
Pronunciation Guide
결 (gyeol) sounds like 'gyul' as in 'gull' but with a 'y' sound before the 'u'. 승 (seung) is like 'sung' as in 'song' but with an 'eu' sound like in 'book' (but shorter). 전 (jeon) is like 'jun' as in 'fun' but with a 'j'. Put it together: 'gyul-sung-jun'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a major sports event.
이번 월드컵 결승전은 정말 명경기였어요.
This World Cup final was truly a legendary match.
Celebrating a team's success in a competition.
우리 팀이 드디어 결승전에 진출했어요!
Our team finally advanced to the final round!
Describing the difficulty of obtaining popular event tickets.
결승전 티켓 구하기가 하늘의 별 따기였어요.
Getting tickets for the final round was incredibly difficult (like picking stars from the sky).
Cultural Context
'결승전' carries immense weight in South Korea, especially in the context of sports and esports. Major '결승전' events, whether for traditional sports like soccer or baseball, or for global esports tournaments like the League of Legends World Championship, draw massive viewership and national attention. The atmosphere is often electric, with fans passionately supporting their teams. Winning a '결승전' is a source of great pride, and the matches are often discussed for years afterward.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결승전 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
결승전 진출하다
To advance to the final round
결승전에서 만나다
To meet in the final round
결승전 승리
Final round victory
Related Expressions
준결승전
jungyeolseungjeon
Semifinal
예선전
yeseonjeon
Preliminary round
경기
gyeongi
Match/Game
우승
useung
Championship/Victory
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