게임
geim[k͈e̞im]
The Korean word for games is 게임 (geim).
게임 refers to activities played for entertainment or competition, such as sports or video games.
What does it mean word for word?
게임 is a loanword from the English word 'game'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use 게임 as the direct object of a verb like 'to play' or 'to do', you often add the object marker '-을' to the word, resulting in 게임을. Additionally, the phrase 'to play games' is commonly expressed by combining the noun 게임 with the verb 하다 (to do) to form 게임을 하다.
How do you pronounce it?
geim
Did you know?
- In Korea, the term PC방 (PC bang) refers to a specific type of gaming center that is a central part of the local gaming culture. These are not just internet cafes, but dedicated spaces for playing online 'games'.
- In certain competitive contexts, the phrase 게임 끝 (game kkeut) is used to mean 'it is over' or 'the matter is settled' regardless of whether a literal game was being played.
- While 게임 is used for modern entertainment, the word 놀이 is often used for traditional Korean games and folk activities. This distinction separates modern digital or structured competition from more traditional, communal play.
Examples in context
- 나는 게임할 시간이 없다.I have no time for games.This sentence is useful for expressing that one lacks time for 게임.Tatoeba #11105240 by intertime, translation #1504414 by CK
- 비디오 게임은 중독성 있어?Are video games addictive?This sentence is useful for asking about the addictiveness of video 게임.Tatoeba #8361827 by Eunhee, translation #7132072 by CM
- 톰은 게임 하는 것을 원한다.Tom wants to play games.This sentence is useful for stating that someone wants to play 게임.Tatoeba #10618454 by andotang129, translation #13199877 by LeviHighway
- 게임하면서 재밌게 놀자!Let's have fun playing games!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo요즘 어떤 게임을 해?yo-jeum eo-tteon ge-im-eul hae?What games do you play these days?
- 지은 Ji-eun나는 주로 모바일 게임을 해.na-neun ju-ro mo-ba-il ge-im-eul hae.I mainly play mobile games.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo재미있는 게임 추천해 줄 수 있어?jae-mi-it-neun ge-im chu-cheon-hae jul su is-seo?Can you recommend some fun games?
- 지은 Ji-eun물론이지, 내가 알려줄게.mul-lon-i-ji, nae-ga al-lyeo-jul-ge.Of course, I'll let you know.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 게임, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
