안 내면 진 거 가위바위보
an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo
The English phrase "rock paper scissors shoot" is translated into Korean as 안 내면 진 거 가위바위보 (an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo).
This phrase is a chant used to synchronize the moment players reveal their hand signals in a game of rock-paper-scissors to make a decision or settle a dispute. The core name of the game itself is 가위바위보.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "If you don't put [it] out, you lose. Rock-paper-scissors".
How do you pronounce it?
an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo
When do people say it?
When playing, you might use the expression 이겼어요 to say "I won" or 비겼어요 to say "it's a tie".
Did you know?
- In highly competitive settings, Koreans may use a variation called 묵찌빠, which uses the same hand signals but involves a complex guessing game of the opponent's next move.
- In Korea, 가위바위보 is often used as a legitimate way to determine everything from who pays for dinner to the order of speakers in a formal meeting.
- While English speakers say 'rock paper scissors' in that order, Koreans say 가위, 바위 and 보, which is 'scissors, rock and paper'.
Examples in context
- 우리 안 내면 진 거 가위바위보로 정하자.uri an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo-ro jeong-haja.Let's decide with rock paper scissors shoot.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding who will buy snacks.
- 서연 Seo-yeon누가 과자를 살지 안 내면 진 거 가위바위보 할까?nuga gwaja-reul salji an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo halkka?Shall we do rock paper scissors shoot to see who buys the snacks?
- 민준 Min-jun좋아, 안 내면 진 거 가위바위보 하자!joa, an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo haja!Okay, let's do rock paper scissors shoot!
- 서연 Seo-yeon안 내면 진 거 가위바위보!an naemyeon jin geo gawi-bawi-bo!Rock paper scissors shoot!
- 민준 Min-jun아, 민준이가 졌네.a, Minjun-i-ga jyeonne.Ah, Minjun lost.
