Korean Dictionary
How to say "Speedrun" in Korean
“Speedrun” in Korean is 스피드런 (pronounced "seupiideuleon").
스피드런
seupiideuleon
Usage & Context
Completing a video game as fast as possible, often exploiting glitches or optimized routes. Speedrunning has a global community, and Korean players frequently compete in international speedrunning events.
Example Sentence
그 게임의 스피드런 세계 기록을 경신했어요.
The world record for that game's speedrun was broken.
How to use 스피드런 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Speedrun” is 스피드런, romanized as seupiideuleon.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
스 (seu) sounds like 'soo' in 'suit' but with a soft 's'. 피 (pi) sounds like 'pee' in 'peek'. 드 (deu) sounds like 'duh' as in 'duh-duh'. 런 (reon) sounds like 'run'. This is a loanword, pronounced very close to the English 'speedrun', with a slight emphasis on '피' and '런'.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a game known for its speedrunning community.
이 게임은 스피드런으로 유명해요.
This game is famous for speedrunning.
A dedicated gamer's confession.
스피드런 기록을 깨기 위해 밤새 연습했어요.
I practiced all night to break the speedrun record.
Discussing different ways to appreciate games.
스피드런 영상을 보면 게임을 새로운 방식으로 즐길 수 있어요.
Watching speedrun videos allows you to enjoy games in a new way.
Cultural Context
Speedrunning is a niche but passionate community in Korea, similar to global trends. Korean streamers and YouTubers often feature speedruns, and there are dedicated communities discussing strategies and world records. The term '스피드런' is universally understood among gamers, and the concept of '글리치' (geullichi, glitch) and '루트' (ruteu, route) are common in these discussions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 스피드런 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
스피드런 기록
Speedrun record
스피드런 영상
Speedrun video
스피드런 대회
Speedrun competition
Related Expressions
기록
girok
Record
단축
danchuk
Shortening/Reduction (of time)
글리치
geullichi
Glitch
최적화
choejeokhwa
Optimization
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