Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gold Medal" in Korean
“Gold Medal” in Korean is 금메달 (pronounced "geum-medal").
금메달
geum-medal
Usage & Context
A gold medal is awarded to the first-place winner in competitions. Winning a gold medal is the highest honor in sports.
Example Sentence
금메달을 따고 싶어요.
I want to win a gold medal.
How to use 금메달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gold Medal” is 금메달, romanized as geum-medal.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '금' (geum), sounds like 'goom' in 'groom' but with a slightly tighter 'eu' vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'put'. The second part, '메달' (medal), is pronounced very much like the English word 'medal'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Celebrating a national athlete's victory at a major competition.
우리 선수가 드디어 금메달을 목에 걸었어요!
Our athlete finally hung the gold medal around their neck!
Discussing national sports goals and expectations for an upcoming event.
이번 올림픽에서 한국은 금메달 10개를 목표로 하고 있어요.
Korea is aiming for 10 gold medals in this Olympics.
A person sharing their lifelong ambition in sports.
어릴 때부터 금메달리스트가 되는 게 꿈이었어요.
Since childhood, it's been my dream to become a gold medalist.
Cultural Context
Winning a gold medal in Korea is a tremendous source of national pride, especially in sports like archery, short track speed skating, and taekwondo. Athletes who achieve this status often become national heroes, appearing in commercials and receiving significant public recognition. The phrase '금메달을 따다' (to win a gold medal) is commonly used and highly celebrated.
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Common Phrases
금메달을 따다
to win a gold medal
금메달리스트
gold medalist
금메달 후보
gold medal contender
Related Expressions
은메달
eun-medal
Silver medal
동메달
dong-medal
Bronze medal
메달리스트
medallist
Medalist
우승
useung
Victory, championship
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