Korean Dictionary
How to say "Team" in Korean
“Team” in Korean is 팀 (pronounced "tim").
팀
tim
Usage & Context
A team is a group of players working together in sports. Teamwork and cooperation are essential for team success.
Example Sentence
팀에 들어갔어요.
I joined a team.
How to use 팀 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Team” is 팀, romanized as tim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "팀" sounds very much like the English word "team." The 'ㅌ' (t) is a soft 't' sound, similar to the 't' in "stop," not a hard 't' like in "top." The 'ㅣ' (i) is pronounced like the 'ee' in "see," and 'ㅁ' (m) is a standard 'm' sound.
More Example Sentences
Celebrating a sports victory with friends.
우리 팀이 이번 경기에서 이겼어!
Our team won this game!
Informing a colleague about a new work assignment.
새로운 프로젝트 팀에 합류하게 됐어요.
I'm joining a new project team.
Discussing the importance of collaboration in a group setting.
팀워크가 정말 중요하다고 생각해요.
I think teamwork is really important.
Cultural Context
The word "팀" is a direct loanword from English and is universally understood and used in Korea across various contexts, from sports (스포츠 팀) to business (프로젝트 팀) and even K-pop. In K-pop, groups are often referred to as "팀" or "그룹," and the concept of "팀워크" (teamwork) is highly emphasized, especially during idol training and group activities. It's a very common and natural word in modern Korean daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 팀 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
우리 팀
our team
팀을 만들다
to form a team
팀워크가 좋다
to have good teamwork
Related Expressions
팀원
timwon
team member
팀장
timjang
team leader
단체
danche
group, organization (broader concept)
협력
hyeomnyeok
cooperation, collaboration
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