팀 코리아
tim koria
The English phrase "team korea" is translated into Korean as 팀 코리아 (tim koria).
팀 코리아 is a collective name used for South Korean athletes or representatives competing as a national team in international events.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a transliteration of the English words "Team" and "Korea" into the Korean phonetic system, where 팀 refers to a team.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the more formal 대한민국 팀 or 한국 대표팀, which means "Korea National Team". Note that 대한민국 specifically translates to "Republic of Korea".
How do you pronounce it?
tim koria
Did you know?
- The word 코리아 is based on 고려, the name of a dynasty that ruled from 918 to 1392. This ancient kingdom traded so extensively with the West that its name became the global identifier for the entire peninsula.
- During the Olympics, the phrase 팀 코리아 is often paired with the color red, as the 'Red Devils' fan culture transformed the national team's identity into a sea of red clothing.
- While 'team' is used in sports, the word 팀 is also frequently used in Korean business culture to describe a specific department or work unit.
Examples in context
- 한국 팀 화이팅!Go Team Korea!
- 팀 코리아 선수들을 응원해요.tim koria seonsureudeureul eungwonhaeyo.I am cheering for the Team Korea athletes.
- 팀 코리아의 성적이 정말 좋아요.tim koria-ui seongjeogi jeongmal joayo.Team Korea's results are really good.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hoon are watching the Olympics together.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 팀 코리아 경기가 시작됐어요!Ji-hun ssi, tim koria gyeong-gi-ga si-jak-dwet-eo-yo!Ji-hoon, the Team Korea match has started!
- 지훈 Ji-hun와, 정말 기대되네요.wa, jeong-mal gi-dae-doe-ne-yo.Wow, I'm really looking forward to it.
- 지은 Ji-eun우리 같이 응원해요!u-ri gat-i eung-won-hae-yo!Let's cheer together!
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요. 팀 코리아 파이팅!jo-a-yo. tim koria pa-i-ting!Okay. Go Team Korea!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 코리아, 팀, CC BY-SA 4.0.
