Korean Dictionary
How to say "Game Tournament" in Korean
“Game Tournament” in Korean is 게임 대회 (pronounced "geim daehoe").
게임 대회
geim daehoe
Usage & Context
A structured competition where players or teams compete against each other in a game. Korea hosts major international esports tournaments that attract teams from around the world.
Example Sentence
이번 게임 대회의 우승 상금이 엄청나요.
The prize money for this game tournament is enormous.
How to use 게임 대회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Game Tournament” is 게임 대회, romanized as geim daehoe.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '게임 대회' as 'geim dae-hoe'. '게임' sounds exactly like the English word 'game'. '대' sounds like 'day'. '회' sounds like 'hway' without the 'i' sound, similar to 'hwe' in 'Hwaseong'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing upcoming events with a friend.
이번 주말에 큰 게임 대회가 열린대요.
They say a big game tournament is being held this weekend.
Giving advice to an aspiring gamer.
프로게이머가 되려면 게임 대회에서 좋은 성적을 내야 해요.
To become a pro gamer, you need to achieve good results in game tournaments.
Talking about a famous esports player's achievement.
그는 작년에 국제 게임 대회에서 우승했어요.
He won an international game tournament last year.
Cultural Context
Korea is a global hub for esports, and '게임 대회' (game tournaments) are a significant part of its culture. Major tournaments like the League of Legends World Championship often have huge viewerships and are treated with the same gravitas as traditional sports events. Professional gamers are celebrities, and their performance in these tournaments can bring immense fame and fortune, making '게임 대회' a dream stage for many young Koreans.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
게임 대회 나가다
participate in a game tournament
게임 대회 우승
win a game tournament
국제 게임 대회
international game tournament
Related Expressions
e스포츠 대회
e-seupocheu daehoe
esports tournament
경기
gyeonggi
match, game
시합
sihap
competition, match
리그
rigeu
league
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