Korean Dictionary
How to say "Team Deathmatch" in Korean
“Team Deathmatch” in Korean is 팀 데스매치 (pronounced "tim deseumaetchi").
팀 데스매치
tim deseumaetchi
Usage & Context
A competitive game mode where two teams compete to reach a set number of total kills. Team deathmatch is a fundamental mode in many popular FPS games played in Korean PC bangs.
Example Sentence
팀 데스매치에서 우리 팀이 이겼어요.
Our team won the team deathmatch.
How to use 팀 데스매치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Team Deathmatch” is 팀 데스매치, romanized as tim deseumaetchi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 팀 (tim), it sounds exactly like the English name 'Tim'. For 데스매치 (desumaetchi), 'de' is like 'day', 'seu' is like 'suh' in 'sugar' but with a light 's' and 'eu' sound, 'mae' is like 'may', and 'chi' is like 'chee' in 'cheese'. Combine as 'TIM DAY-suh-MAY-chee'.
More Example Sentences
Friends deciding on a game mode to play.
우리 팀 데스매치 한 판 더 할까?
Shall we play one more round of Team Deathmatch?
Explaining game strategy to a new player.
팀 데스매치에서는 팀워크가 정말 중요해요.
Teamwork is really important in Team Deathmatch.
A gamer sharing their experience with a new game update.
새로운 맵에서 팀 데스매치를 해봤는데 너무 재밌었어요.
I tried Team Deathmatch on the new map, and it was so fun.
Cultural Context
Team Deathmatch is a fundamental and highly popular game mode in FPS games, especially in Korean PC bangs. Its fast-paced, competitive nature and emphasis on quick reflexes and teamwork resonate strongly with Korean gaming culture. It's a go-to mode for casual play with friends, warming up, or just enjoying a quick, action-packed session. The term is widely understood and often abbreviated to '팀데' (timde).
Editorial note
We review entries like 팀 데스매치 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
팀 데스매치 모드
Team Deathmatch mode
팀 데스매치 한 판
one round of Team Deathmatch
팀 데스매치 승리
Team Deathmatch victory
Related Expressions
개인 데스매치
gaein deseumaetchi
Free-for-all Deathmatch (individual)
점령전
jeomnyeongjeon
Domination (capture points)
폭파전
pokpajeon
Bomb Defusal (like CS:GO)
경쟁전
gyeongjaengjeon
Ranked match (competitive)
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