Korean Dictionary
How to say "National Team" in Korean
“National Team” in Korean is 국가대표팀 (pronounced "gukhae-daepyo-tim").
국가대표팀
gukhae-daepyo-tim
Usage & Context
A national team represents a country in international sports competitions. Korean national teams compete in various sports worldwide.
Example Sentence
국가대표팀에 들어갔어요.
I joined the national team.
How to use 국가대표팀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “National Team” is 국가대표팀, romanized as gukhae-daepyo-tim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Break down '국가대표팀' as 'gook-gah-day-pyoh-tim'. '국 (guk)' sounds like 'gook' in 'book'. '가 (ga)' is like 'gah'. '대 (dae)' is like 'day'. '표 (pyo)' is similar to 'pyoh' in 'pyongyang'. '팀 (tim)' is pronounced just like the English word 'team'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'dae'.
More Example Sentences
Watching a major international football match with friends.
한국 축구 국가대표팀이 월드컵에서 좋은 성적을 거두길 바랍니다.
I hope the Korean national football team achieves good results in the World Cup.
Discussing a promising young athlete's aspirations.
그 선수는 국가대표팀에 뽑히는 게 꿈이에요.
It's that player's dream to be selected for the national team.
Planning to watch the upcoming Olympic Games.
이번 올림픽에는 어떤 종목의 국가대표팀이 출전하나요?
Which national teams will compete in which events at this Olympics?
Cultural Context
The '국가대표팀' holds immense national pride in Korea, especially for sports like football (축구) and baseball (야구). The 'Red Devils' (붉은 악마) are the iconic supporters' group for the national football team, known for their passionate cheering. Being selected for the national team is a huge honor and can even lead to military service exemptions for male athletes who achieve significant international accolades, adding immense pressure and significance to their performance.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
국가대표팀 경기
National team match
국가대표팀 선수
National team player
국가대표팀 응원하다
To cheer for the national team
Related Expressions
국가대표
gukga-daepyo
National representative (individual)
대표팀
daepyo-tim
Representative team (shorter form)
상비군
sangbi-gun
Standing army / reserve team (often for national team prospects)
클럽팀
keulleop-tim
Club team (opposite of national team)
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