Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Console" in Korean
“Game Console” in Korean is 게임기 (pronounced "Geimgi").
게임기
Geimgi
Usage & Context
Game consoles are popular entertainment devices in Korean homes, especially for families with children. PlayStation and Nintendo are among the most popular brands.
Example Sentence
주말에 게임기로 친구와 게임을 해요.
On weekends I play games with friends on the game console.
How to use 게임기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Console” is 게임기, romanized as Geimgi.
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 게임기.
Pronunciation Guide
For 게임기 (geimgi), 'geim' sounds exactly like the English word 'game'. 'Gi' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. Combine as 'Geim-gee'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a childhood hobby.
어릴 때부터 게임기로 게임하는 것을 좋아했어요.
I've loved playing games on a game console since I was young.
An enthusiastic gamer describing a purchase.
새로운 게임기가 출시되자마자 바로 샀어요.
As soon as the new game console was released, I bought it right away.
A parent expressing concern about screen time.
아이들이 게임기 앞에서 너무 많은 시간을 보내요.
The children spend too much time in front of the game console.
Cultural Context
Gaming is a massive industry and cultural phenomenon in Korea, from the famous PC bang (internet cafe) culture to mobile gaming. Console gaming, while perhaps less dominant than PC or mobile, is still very popular, especially among families and younger generations. Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox are common. '게임기' is a general term for home consoles, distinguishing them from arcade machines (오락실 게임기, oraksil geimgi) or PC gaming setups.
Editorial note
We review entries like 게임기 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
게임기 사다
to buy a game console
게임기 빌리다
to borrow a game console
게임기 고장 나다
for a game console to break down
Related Expressions
비디오 게임
bidio geim
video game
게임하다
geimhada
to play a game
PC방
pissibang
PC bang (internet cafe for gaming)
게이머
geimeo
gamer
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