Korean Dictionary
How to say "Replay" in Korean
“Replay” in Korean is 리플레이 (pronounced "ripeullei").
리플레이
ripeullei
Usage & Context
A recording of a game match that can be reviewed afterward. Korean players commonly review their replays to analyze mistakes, study opponents' strategies, and improve their gameplay.
Example Sentence
리플레이를 보면서 내가 어디서 실수했는지 확인했어요.
I checked where I made mistakes by watching the replay.
How to use 리플레이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Replay” is 리플레이, romanized as ripeullei.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "리" (ri), sounds like "ree" in "reel." "플" (peul) is like "pull" but with a 'p' sound. "레" (lei) is like "lay" in English, and "이" (i) is like "ee" in "see." The stress is fairly even across all syllables.
More Example Sentences
A gamer analyzing their past performance to learn from mistakes.
어제 경기 리플레이 다시 보니까 내가 왜 졌는지 알겠더라.
Watching the replay of yesterday's match again, I understood why I lost.
Friends sharing an exciting or impressive moment from a game.
이 장면은 리플레이로 꼭 봐야 해! 진짜 멋있었어.
You absolutely have to watch this scene in replay! It was really cool.
Explaining how professional esports teams train and strategize.
프로 선수들은 리플레이 분석을 통해 전략을 세워요.
Pro players develop strategies by analyzing replays.
Cultural Context
"리플레이" (ripeullei) is a common loanword used in Korean gaming and sports contexts. It refers specifically to a recording of a game or match that can be watched again. In the highly competitive Korean esports scene, analyzing replays is a fundamental part of training and strategy development for both professional and serious amateur players. It's less common in general conversation outside of these specific contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 리플레이 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
리플레이 돌려보다
To rewatch a replay
리플레이 저장하다
To save a replay
리플레이 분석하다
To analyze a replay
Related Expressions
다시 보기
dasi bogi
Watch again (general term for rewatching something)
경기 영상
gyeonggi yeongsang
Match video (general term for a game recording)
분석
bunseok
Analysis (related concept, often done with replays)
하이라이트
hairaiteu
Highlight (often extracted from replays)
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