Korean Dictionary
How to say "Go (Baduk)" in Korean
“Go (Baduk)” in Korean is 바둑 (pronounced "Baduk").
바둑
Baduk
Usage & Context
Baduk (Go) is a traditional Korean board game with deep strategic complexity. It has been played in Korea for thousands of years and remains very popular.
Example Sentence
바둑은 집중력과 전략이 필요한 게임이에요.
Baduk requires concentration and strategy.
How to use 바둑 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Go (Baduk)” is 바둑, romanized as Baduk.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
바 (Ba) sounds like 'ba' in 'banana'. 둑 (duk) sounds like 'dook' in 'book' but with a 'd' sound. The overall pronunciation is 'Bah-dook', with fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a fond childhood memory.
할아버지랑 바둑 두는 걸 좋아했어요.
I used to love playing Baduk with my grandfather.
Discussing a famous historical AI vs. human Baduk match.
알파고가 이세돌 9단을 이겼을 때 정말 충격적이었죠.
It was truly shocking when AlphaGo defeated Lee Se-dol 9-dan.
Explaining the benefits of learning Baduk.
바둑 학원에 다니면서 집중력이 많이 좋아졌어요.
My concentration improved a lot after attending a Baduk academy.
Cultural Context
Baduk (Go) is a deeply ingrained part of Korean culture, often seen as more than just a game but a form of art and philosophy. It's traditionally played by all generations, from children learning in academies to elders in parks. The game is known for its strategic depth and requires immense concentration and foresight. The famous match between AI AlphaGo and Korean Baduk master Lee Se-dol in 2016 brought Baduk into the global spotlight and sparked national pride and discussion about AI.
Editorial note
We review entries like 바둑 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
바둑 두다
to play Baduk
바둑 배우다
to learn Baduk
바둑 고수
Baduk master/expert
Related Expressions
장기
janggi
Korean chess
바둑판
badukpan
Baduk board
바둑돌
badukdol
Baduk stones
기원
giwon
Baduk club/parlor
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