게이밍
geiming
The English word 'gaming' is translated into Korean as 게이밍 (geiming).
This term is used as a noun to refer to gaming activities or equipment related to games.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is geiming.
Did you know?
- Korean gaming culture created the term 빡겜, which describes 'hardcore gaming' or playing with intense focus. This differs from 즐겜, which means playing just for fun.
- While 게이밍 describes the activity, Korean gamers often use the term 겜생, which combines 'game' and 'life'. It describes a lifestyle where gaming is the primary focus of one's existence.
- Because of the high popularity of eSports, 게이밍 is often associated with professional athleticism. In Korea, professional gamers are frequently treated with the same social prestige as traditional professional athletes.
Examples in context
- 저는 게임을 좋아합니다.I like gaming.
- 이것은 게이밍 마우스입니다.igeoseun geiming mauseuimnida.This is a gaming mouse.
- 그는 게이밍 의자를 선물 받았어요.geuneun geiming uijareul seonmul badasseoyo.He received a gaming chair as a gift.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are looking at electronics in a store.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 이 게이밍 키보드 어때요?Seoyeon ssi, i geiming kibodeo eottaeyo?Seoyeon, how is this gaming keyboard?
- 서연 Seo-yeon디자인이 정말 예쁘네요.Dijaini jeongmal yeppeuneyo.The design is really pretty.
- 민준 Min-jun성능도 아주 좋아 보여요.Seongneungdo aju joha boyeoyo.The performance looks very good too.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨가 고른 게 좋겠어요.Minjun ssiga goreun ge jokessoyo.The one you chose, Minjun, would be good.
