Korean Dictionary
How to say "Team Captain" in Korean
“Team Captain” in Korean is 팀 주장 (pronounced "tim jujang").
팀 주장
tim jujang
Usage & Context
The designated leader of an esports team responsible for making strategic calls during matches and representing the team in official capacities. The team captain role carries great responsibility in Korean esports culture.
Example Sentence
팀 주장이 경기 중 핵심 전략을 결정해요.
The team captain makes key strategic decisions during the match.
How to use 팀 주장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Team Captain” is 팀 주장, romanized as tim jujang.
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Pronunciation Guide
팀 (tim): Sounds exactly like the English word 'team'. 주장 (jujang): 'Ju' is like 'joo' in 'juice'. 'Jang' is like 'jang' in 'jangly'. The 'j' sound is soft, similar to 'ch' in 'church' but voiced.
More Example Sentences
Praising a captain's qualities.
우리 팀 주장이 정말 리더십이 강해요.
Our team captain has very strong leadership.
Describing a captain's pre-game actions.
경기 전에 팀 주장이 선수들을 격려했어요.
Before the game, the team captain encouraged the players.
Speculating about future team roles.
다음 시즌에는 누가 팀 주장이 될까요?
Who will be the team captain next season?
Cultural Context
In Korean sports and esports, the '팀 주장' (team captain) holds a position of significant respect and responsibility. They are not just strategic callers but often serve as the emotional anchor and spokesperson for the team. Their leadership, both on and off the field/game, is crucial for team morale and public image. This role is similar to the 'leader' position in K-pop groups, emphasizing unity and guidance.
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Common Phrases
팀 주장 선출
Electing a team captain
팀 주장으로서
As a team captain
팀 주장의 역할
The role of a team captain
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