Korean Dictionary
How to say "Goal" in Korean
“Goal” in Korean is 골 (pronounced "gol").
골
gol
Usage & Context
A goal is a score in sports like soccer and hockey. Scoring goals is the primary objective in these sports.
Example Sentence
골을 넣었어요.
I scored a goal.
How to use 골 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Goal” is 골, romanized as gol.
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 골.
Pronunciation Guide
"골" (gol) is pronounced exactly like the English word "goal." The 'g' is a hard 'g' sound, and the 'ol' sounds like "ohl."
More Example Sentences
Excitedly watching a soccer match, especially involving a famous player.
손흥민 선수가 멋진 골을 넣었어요!
Son Heung-min scored a fantastic goal!
Recounting a thrilling and decisive moment in a sports game.
우리 팀이 마지막 순간에 극적인 골을 성공시켰어요.
Our team scored a dramatic goal at the last moment.
Expressing a competitive desire to win a sports match.
이번 경기에서 골을 많이 넣어서 이기고 싶어요.
I want to score many goals and win this game.
Cultural Context
"골" is a direct loanword from English and is universally understood in Korean sports contexts, particularly for soccer (축구). Korean fans are incredibly passionate about soccer, and the excitement around scoring a "골" is palpable, often accompanied by loud cheers and chants. Players like Son Heung-min are national heroes, and their goals are celebrated widely.
Editorial note
We review entries like 골 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
골을 넣다
To score a goal
골을 막다
To block a goal (for a goalie)
자책골
Own goal
Related Expressions
득점
deukjeom
score, point (general term for scoring)
슛
syut
shot (in sports)
어시스트
eoseusiteu
assist (loanword)
실점
siljeom
conceded goal/point (antonym)
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