Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Genre" in Korean
“Game Genre” in Korean is 게임 장르 (pronounced "geim jangreu").
게임 장르
geim jangreu
Usage & Context
The category that describes the core gameplay mechanics and style of a video game, such as RPG, FPS, or strategy. Korean gamers are known for their preferences across various game genres with distinct community cultures for each.
Example Sentence
어떤 게임 장르를 가장 좋아해요?
What game genre do you like the most?
How to use 게임 장르 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Genre” is 게임 장르, romanized as geim jangreu.
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 게임 장르.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "게임" (geim) sounds like "gay-eem," with "gay" as in a happy person and "eem" like the end of "team." "장르" (jangreu) sounds like "jahng-ruh," where "jahng" rhymes with "song" but with a 'j' sound, and "ruh" is a soft 'r' sound like in "rough" but without the 'f'.
More Example Sentences
A gamer talking about their favorite type of game.
저는 RPG 게임 장르를 제일 좋아해요.
I like the RPG game genre the most.
Asking a friend about current gaming trends.
요즘 어떤 게임 장르가 인기가 많아요?
What game genres are popular these days?
Describing a game with an unusual classification.
이 게임은 독특한 장르를 가지고 있어요.
This game has a unique genre.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, game genres are a significant part of a gamer's identity and community. MMORPGs and MOBAs (like League of Legends) have historically dominated, fostering strong, dedicated communities around specific genres. PC bangs (internet cafes) often have sections optimized for certain genres, and discussions about game balance and new releases are heavily filtered through genre preferences.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
좋아하는 게임 장르
favorite game genre
인기 게임 장르
popular game genre
새로운 게임 장르
new game genre
Related Expressions
장르
jangneu
genre (general)
게임
geim
game
종류
jongnyu
type, kind
카테고리
kategoreu
category
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