Korean Dictionary
How to say "Silver Medal" in Korean
“Silver Medal” in Korean is 은메달 (pronounced "eun-medal").
은메달
eun-medal
Usage & Context
A silver medal is awarded to the second-place finisher in competitions. Silver medals represent excellent performance and achievement.
Example Sentence
은메달을 따고 싶어요.
I want to win a silver medal.
How to use 은메달 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Silver Medal” is 은메달, romanized as eun-medal.
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 은메달.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '은' (eun), sounds like 'eun' in 'fun' but with a slightly more rounded mouth, similar to the 'u' in 'lunar' but shorter. The second part, '메달' (medal), is pronounced like the English word 'medal'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Consoling an athlete or team after a close second-place finish.
아쉽게도 은메달에 그쳤지만 정말 잘했어요!
Unfortunately, they only got a silver medal, but they did really well!
A person reporting their personal achievements in a sports event.
이번 대회에서 은메달만 두 개를 땄어요.
I won two silver medals in this competition.
Expressing appreciation for a strong second-place performance.
금메달만큼 값진 은메달이라고 생각해요.
I think it's a silver medal as valuable as a gold medal.
Cultural Context
While gold medals often get the most spotlight, silver medals are still highly celebrated in Korea, representing exceptional achievement and dedication. There's often a mix of pride and a slight 'what if' sentiment if it was a very close race for gold. Athletes are still revered for their skill and hard work.
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Common Phrases
은메달을 따다
to win a silver medal
은메달리스트
silver medalist
아쉽게 은메달
unfortunately, a silver medal
Related Expressions
금메달
geum-medal
Gold medal
동메달
dong-medal
Bronze medal
2위
i-wi
Second place
준우승
jun-useung
Runner-up, second place
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