Korean Dictionary
How to say "Late Game" in Korean
“Late Game” in Korean is 후반 (pronounced "huban").
후반
huban
Usage & Context
The advanced phase of a match when most objectives have been completed and teams prepare for a decisive final confrontation. Late game plays and teamfights are often the most exciting moments in Korean competitive esports.
Example Sentence
후반에 역전할 기회를 잡았어요.
I seized an opportunity for a comeback in the late game.
How to use 후반 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Late Game” is 후반, romanized as huban.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
후반 (huban): "Hu" sounds like "hoo" in "hoot", and "ban" rhymes with "bon" in "bonbon". The 'u' in 'hu' is a short, rounded sound.
More Example Sentences
A gamer discussing their team's strength.
우리 팀은 후반 한타가 정말 강해.
Our team is really strong in late game teamfights.
A gamer deciding on a champion during selection.
후반 캐리 챔피언을 선택해야겠어.
I should pick a late game carry champion.
An esports commentator describing a close match.
경기가 후반으로 갈수록 긴장감이 더해졌어요.
The tension increased as the game went into the late game.
Cultural Context
While Korean teams are known for strong early games, their "후반" (late game) prowess, especially in teamfights, is equally celebrated. Many iconic moments in Korean esports history come from dramatic late-game comebacks or decisive teamfight victories. The ability to maintain composure, execute complex strategies, and make clutch plays under immense pressure in the late game is a highly valued skill in the Korean competitive scene, making these phases incredibly exciting for viewers.
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Common Phrases
후반에 강하다
To be strong in the late game
후반을 도모하다
To aim for the late game (strategy)
후반 싸움
Late game fight
Related Expressions
후반 캐리
huban kaeri
Late game carry (a champion/player who excels late game)
한타
hanta
Teamfight (a major engagement between teams)
역전
yeokjeon
Comeback / Reversal
초반
choban
Early game (antonym)
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