진실게임
jinsilgeim[t͡ɕinɕʰiɭk͈e̞im]
The English phrase "truth or dare" is translated into Korean as 진실게임 (jinsilgeim).
진실게임 refers to a game where players perform a dare or answer a question. While the English version includes 'dare', the Korean term focuses on the 'truth' aspect, as the 'dare' component is often implied or handled through different game mechanics in a social setting.
Meaning: game where players perform a dare or answer a question (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jinsilgeim
Did you know?
- The phrase 진실게임 is often used metaphorically in news or politics to describe a situation where two parties must finally be honest about a scandal.
- In Korea, 진실게임 is frequently played during 'MT' (Membership Training), which are overnight retreats for university students or coworkers.
- If a player refuses to answer in a 진실게임, they might be expected to perform a 'penalty' rather than a 'dare', a concept known as '벌칙' (beolpik).
Example sentences for Korean are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are hanging out at a cafe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon심심한데 진실게임 하자!simsimhande jinsilgeim haja!I'm bored, let's play truth or dare!
- 민준 Min-jun좋아, 네가 먼저 질문해.joa, nega meonjeo jilmunhae.Okay, you ask the first question.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준아, 좋아하는 사람이 있어?Minjun-a, joahaneun sarami isseo?Minjun, is there someone you like?
- 민준 Min-jun그건 비밀이야!geugeon bimiriya!That's a secret!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “truth or dare” translations and entries 진실게임, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
