배그
baegeu
pubg in Korean is 배그 (baegeu).
배그 is an abbreviation used to refer to the popular online battle royale game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
Which one should you use?
The formal full name of the game is 배틀그라운드, while 배그 is the common shortened version. Another informal abbreviation is 펍지, which is derived from the full title 플레이어언노운츠 배틀그라운드.
How do you pronounce it?
baegeu
Did you know?
- While 배그 is the standard abbreviation, some Korean players use 배그린이 to describe a beginner. This blends 배그 with 어린이, the Korean word for 'child'.
- Korean players may use the term 존버 when playing 배그 to describe the strategy of hiding in one spot for a long time to survive until the end.
- While 배그 is the common name for the game, Korean players often use the slang term 치킨 meaning 'chicken' to describe winning a match. This refers to the game's victory phrase, 'Winner Winner Chicken Dinner'.
Examples in context
- 어제 '배그' 얼마나 했어?How much did you play 'PUBG' yesterday?
- 펍지 4판 정도 했는데 진짜 힘들었어.I played about 4 matches of 'PUBG', and it was really challenging.
- 배그 진짜 재밌어.baegu jinjja jaemisseo.PUBG is really fun.
- 오늘 밤에 배그 할 거야?oneul bame baegu hal geoya?Are you going to play PUBG tonight?
- 나 요즘 배그에 빠졌어.na yojeum baegu-e ppajyeosseo.I'm into PUBG these days.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about what to do online.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연아, 지금 배그 할래?Seoyeona, jigeum baegeu hallae?Seoyeon, do you want to play PUBG now?
- 서연 Seo-yeon미안, 나 지금은 좀 바빠.mian, na jigeumeun jom bappa.Sorry, I'm a bit busy right now.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그럼 나중에 배그 같이 하자.geureom najunge baegeu gati haja.Then let's play PUBG together later.
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 좋아. 이따가 연락할게.eung, joa. ittaga yeonrakhalge.Yes, sounds good. I'll contact you later.
