콤보
kombo
The English word combo can be translated into Korean as 콤보 (kombo).
콤보 is a slang loanword used in specific contexts. In gaming, it refers to a sequence of successful hits and in food contexts, it refers to a set menu.
Meaning: slang: combination (noun)
Which one should you use?
콤보 is the informal slang version, whereas 결합 and 조합 are the formal ways to express the concept of a combination.
How do you pronounce it?
kombo
Did you know?
- The use of 콤보 in gaming is a direct influence from Japanese fighting game terminology, which adopted the English 'combo' before it entered the Korean lexicon.
- The word 콤보 is often used in Korea to describe a 'perfect storm' of much-needed items or events in gaming, but it is also used humorously in daily life to describe a 'double whammy' of bad luck.
- While English speakers use 'combo' for many things, Koreans almost exclusively reserve 콤보 for gaming sequences or specific food sets. Using it to describe a 'combination' of abstract ideas like 'a combo of luck and talent' would sound very unnatural to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- 소셜 미디어와 비디오 게임의 결합은 현대 사회에서 주목받고 있다.The combination of social media and video games is gaining attention in modern society.
- 전통음식과 현대 요리의 조합이 놀라운 맛을 선사한다.The combination of traditional cuisine and modern cooking creates an amazing taste.
- 저녁에 친구들과 콤보를 시켜서 영화를 보기로 했어.We decided to order a combo with friends and watch a movie in the evening.
- 게임에서 연속적인 공격을 하는 것이 승리의 핵심이다.Performing a continuous combo in the game is key to victory.
- 커피와 머핀의 콤보는 참으로 완벽해.The combo of coffee and muffins is truly perfect.
- 어제 게임에서 콤보 공격으로 빠르게 승리했어.I won quickly in the game yesterday with a combo attack.
- 햄버거랑 콜라 콤보로 주문할게요.haembeogeorang kolla komboro jumunhalgeyo.I will order the hamburger and cola combo.
- 그 기술은 콤보가 너무 화려해요.geu gisuneun komboga neomu hwaryeohaeyo.That skill's combo is so flashy.
Example conversation
Two friends are choosing food at a fast food restaurant.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 우리 뭐 먹을까요?Jihoon ssi, uri mwo meogeulkkayo?Jihoon, what shall we eat?
- 지훈 Ji-hun치킨이랑 감자튀김 콤보 어때요?Chikini-rang gamjatwigim komboeo-ttae-yo?How about a chicken and fries combo?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요! 그 콤보로 시켜요.Joayo! Geu komboro sikyeoyo.Sounds good! Let's order that combo.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지은 씨, 제가 주문할게요.Jieun ssi, jega jumunhalgeyo.Jieun, I will order it.
