Korean Dictionary
How to say "World Championship" in Korean
“World Championship” in Korean is 세계 대회 (pronounced "segye daehoe").
세계 대회
segye daehoe
Usage & Context
The highest-level international esports competition where the best teams from around the world compete. Korea has dominated world championships in games like StarCraft and League of Legends for many years.
Example Sentence
한국 팀이 세계 대회에서 또 우승했어요.
The Korean team won the world championship again.
How to use 세계 대회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “World Championship” is 세계 대회, romanized as segye daehoe.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
세 (se) sounds like 'seh' in 'set'. 계 (gye) sounds like 'gye', similar to 'gay' but with a softer 'g' and 'y' sound. 대 (dae) sounds like 'deh' in 'deck'. 회 (hoe) sounds like 'hweh', similar to 'hway' in 'highway'. Put it together: 'seh-gye deh-hweh'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about the venue of an upcoming major esports event.
이번 세계 대회는 어디서 열려요?
Where is this year's World Championship being held?
Discussing Korea's long-standing dominance in various esports titles.
한국 팀이 세계 대회에서 우승하는 건 이제 당연한 것 같아요.
It seems natural for Korean teams to win World Championships now.
An aspiring professional gamer talking about their ambition.
어릴 때부터 세계 대회에 나가는 게 꿈이었어요.
Since I was young, it's been my dream to compete in a World Championship.
Cultural Context
World Championships, particularly in games like League of Legends (often called '롤드컵' or 'Roldeukop' in Korea) and StarCraft, hold immense cultural significance in Korea, often viewed as national events. Korean teams and players have historically dominated many esports titles, fostering strong national pride and high expectations. Watching these championships is a communal activity, with fans gathering at PC bangs (PC rooms), bars, or online streaming parties.
Editorial note
We review entries like 세계 대회 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
세계 대회 우승하다
To win the World Championship
세계 대회 나가다
To participate in the World Championship
세계 대회 개최하다
To host the World Championship
Related Expressions
결승전
gyeolseungjeon
Finals (The final match of a tournament)
국가대표
gukga daepyo
National representative/team
우승
useung
Victory/Championship (Winning the tournament)
리그
rigeu
League (Regular season competition leading to championships)
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