Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Time Limit" in Korean
“Game Time Limit” in Korean is 시간 제한 (pronounced "sigan jehan").
시간 제한
sigan jehan
Usage & Context
A maximum amount of time allowed to complete a game objective or match. Time limits add urgency to competitive scenarios in Korean esports, requiring players to act decisively under pressure.
Example Sentence
시간 제한 안에 목표를 달성해야 해요.
You need to achieve the objective within the time limit.
How to use 시간 제한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Time Limit” is 시간 제한, romanized as sigan jehan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 시간 (sigan), 'si' sounds like 'see' and 'gan' sounds like 'gone'. For 제한 (jehan), 'je' sounds like 'jet' and 'han' sounds like 'hahn' (like 'Khan'). Combine them: 'See-gahn jet-hahn'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a game strategy that requires speed.
이 미션은 시간 제한이 있어서 빨리 움직여야 해요.
This mission has a time limit, so you need to move quickly.
Lamenting a game loss caused by running out of time.
시간 제한 때문에 아쉽게도 게임 오버됐어요.
Unfortunately, it was game over due to the time limit.
Expressing a preference for a relaxed game mode.
시간 제한 없이 자유롭게 플레이하고 싶어요.
I want to play freely without a time limit.
Cultural Context
The concept of '시간 제한' (time limit) is ubiquitous in Korean daily life, from exams and parking to event durations, and especially in gaming. In the highly competitive Korean esports scene, time limits are a critical strategic element, forcing players to make quick decisions and execute plays under pressure. This urgency is a core part of many popular esports titles.
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Common Phrases
시간 제한이 있다
to have a time limit
시간 제한을 두다
to set a time limit
시간 제한 미션
time limit mission
Related Expressions
제한 시간
jehan sigan
limited time (same meaning, slightly different order)
시간 초과
sigan chogwa
time over/exceeded
타임 오버
taim obeoseu
time over (Konglish)
시간 내에
sigan naee
within the time
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