Korean Dictionary
How to say "Record" in Korean
“Record” in Korean is 기록 (pronounced "girok").
기록
girok
Usage & Context
A record is the best performance achieved in a sport or event. Breaking records is a significant achievement for athletes.
Example Sentence
기록을 세웠어요.
I set a record.
How to use 기록 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Record” is 기록, romanized as girok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '기록' as 'gee-rok'. 'Gi' sounds like 'gee' in 'gee whiz'. 'Rok' sounds like 'rock' but with a slightly softer 'r' sound, almost between 'r' and 'l'. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
A sports commentator announcing a new achievement.
그 선수는 새로운 기록을 세웠어요.
That athlete set a new record.
A manager asking an assistant to take minutes.
오늘의 회의 기록을 남겨주세요.
Please leave a record of today's meeting.
An athlete celebrating a personal achievement.
개인 최고 기록을 경신해서 기뻐요.
I'm happy because I broke my personal best record.
Cultural Context
The word '기록' (girok) is widely used in Korea, not just in sports but also in daily life and professional settings. It can refer to a sports record, a historical record, a written record (like meeting minutes), or even one's personal academic or work record. Koreans often value '기록' as a tangible measure of effort and achievement, and breaking records is a source of national pride in sports.
Editorial note
We review entries like 기록 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
기록을 세우다
to set a record
기록을 깨다
to break a record
기록 경신
record renewal/breaking
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성적
seongjeok
results, grades, performance
업적
eopjeok
achievement, accomplishment
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document, papers
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evidence, proof
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