Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ranking" in Korean
“Ranking” in Korean is 순위 (pronounced "sunwi").
순위
sunwi
Usage & Context
Rankings determine the position of athletes or teams based on performance. High rankings indicate success and skill in sports.
Example Sentence
순위가 올랐어요.
My ranking improved.
How to use 순위 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ranking” is 순위, romanized as sunwi.
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 순위.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '순위' as 'soon-wee'. 'Soon' rhymes with the English word 'soon'. 'Wi' sounds like 'wee' in 'wee little'. The stress is generally even, or slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
A K-pop fan checking music charts.
이번 달 K-POP 차트 순위가 궁금해.
I'm curious about this month's K-POP chart rankings.
A sports fan celebrating their team's success.
우리 팀이 리그 순위 1위를 달성했어요!
Our team achieved the #1 ranking in the league!
Discussing the importance of university prestige.
대학 순위는 입시생들에게 아주 중요해요.
University rankings are very important for college applicants.
Cultural Context
Rankings (순위) are a significant part of Korean society, from academic performance and university prestige to K-pop music charts and professional sports leagues. There's often intense competition to achieve higher rankings, reflecting a strong emphasis on achievement and recognition. For K-pop fans, monitoring real-time chart 순위 is a daily ritual.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
순위가 오르다
for a ranking to go up/improve
순위가 떨어지다
for a ranking to go down/drop
실시간 순위
real-time ranking
Related Expressions
등수
deungsu
rank (general, often for exams)
등급
deunggeup
grade, level, class
순서
sunseo
order, sequence
꼴찌
kkoljji
last place, the worst
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