Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Season" in Korean
“Game Season” in Korean is 게임 시즌 (pronounced "geim sijeun").
게임 시즌
geim sijeun
Usage & Context
A recurring competitive period in online games with its own ranking system, rewards, and often new content. Korean players diligently compete during each season to maximize their end-of-season rewards.
Example Sentence
이번 게임 시즌이 끝나기 전에 골드 등급을 달성해야 해요.
I need to reach Gold rank before this game season ends.
How to use 게임 시즌 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Season” is 게임 시즌, romanized as geim sijeun.
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Pronunciation Guide
'게임' (geim) sounds exactly like the English word 'game'. '시즌' (sijeun) is pronounced like 'see-jeun,' where 'see' is like the English word 'see,' and 'jeun' is like 'jun' in 'junior' but with a slightly softer 'j' sound. The stress is fairly even on both parts.
More Example Sentences
Expressing anticipation for new game content.
새로운 게임 시즌이 시작되면 항상 설레요.
I always get excited when a new game season starts.
Discussing seasonal rewards with friends.
이번 게임 시즌 보상이 정말 좋다고 하던데요?
They say the rewards for this game season are really good, right?
Complaining about game balance changes.
게임 시즌마다 메타가 바뀌어서 적응하기 힘들어요.
The meta changes every game season, so it's hard to adapt.
Cultural Context
'게임 시즌' is a direct borrowing from English, reflecting the global nature of online gaming. In Korea, where competitive gaming is a huge part of youth culture, each season is a significant event. Players often dedicate considerable time to climbing ranks and earning exclusive rewards, sometimes leading to intense gaming sessions, especially towards the end of a season.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
새로운 게임 시즌
new game season
게임 시즌 종료
game season end
이번 게임 시즌
this game season
Related Expressions
랭크 시즌
raengkeu sijeun
rank season (specifically for ranked play)
시즌 보상
sijeun bosang
season reward
시즌 패스
sijeun paeseu
season pass (common monetization model)
정규 시즌
jeonggyu sijeun
regular season (often used in traditional sports too)
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