좋은 게임
joeun geim
The English phrase "good game" can be expressed in Korean as 좋은 게임 (joeun geim).
좋은 게임 is a literal translation used as a descriptive noun phrase, such as when saying "This is a good game." It is not typically used as a standalone sportsmanship exclamation like the English "GG" at the end of a match.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of the adjective 좋은 (good) and the noun 게임 (game).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 좋은 is the modifier form of the verb 좋다 (to be good), which is used when it precedes a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
joeun geim
When do people say it?
In casual gaming contexts, speakers are more likely to use the slang 꿀잼 to describe a game that was extremely enjoyable or fun. To acknowledge an opponent's effort in professional competitions, the formal phrase 수고하셨습니다 (you worked hard) is often used. To compliment a game formally, one might say 훌륭한 경기였습니다 (it was an excellent game). For casual ways to acknowledge performance, you can use 잘 했어 (well done), 잘 했네 (a casual compliment) or 오늘 경기 잘했어 (you played well today).
Did you know?
- Korean gamers often use the abbreviation ㅈㅈ as a visual equivalent to 'GG', which mirrors the consonants of 지지 (the phonetic spelling of GG).
- In Korean gaming culture, instead of saying a game was 'good', players often use the slang 꿀잼, which literally translates to 'honey fun' to describe an addictive or hilarious experience.
- Using 잘 했어 (well done) as a compliment to an opponent can sound very casual or even slightly patronizing depending on the listener's age and status.
Examples in context
- 정말 잘 했어You did really well
- 정말 좋은 게임이에요.jeongmal joeun geim-ieyo.It is a really good game.
- 그것은 아주 좋은 게임입니다.geugeoseun aju joeun geim-imnida.That is a very good game.
- 우리는 좋은 게임을 찾고 있어요.urineun joeun geimeul chatgo isseoyo.We are looking for a good game.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are talking about a new video game.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨, 이 게임 해봤어요?Subin ssi, i geim haebwasseoyo?Subin, have you tried this game?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 정말 좋은 게임이에요.Ne, jeongmal joeun geimieyo.Yes, it is a really good game.
- 민준 Min-jun그래요? 저도 해볼게요.Geuraeyo? Jeodo haebolgeyo.Really? I will try it too.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨도 좋아할 거예요.Minjun ssi-do joahal geoyeyo.Minjun, you will like it too.
