Meaning and Usage
The Korean word '팀' means 'team' and is used to refer to a group of people working or playing together, such as in sports, work projects, or competitions. It is a loanword from English and is widely used in everyday conversation.
Common Contexts
'팀' is commonly used in sports contexts (e.g., 축구 팀 - soccer team), workplace settings (e.g., 프로젝트 팀 - project team), and any situation where people collaborate.
Collocations and Patterns
- 팀원 (team member): refers to members of a team.
- 우리 팀 (our team): used to talk about one's own team.
- 팀을 만들다 (to form a team): used when creating a team.
- 팀과 함께 (together with the team): indicates collaboration.
Register and Politeness
'팀' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '팀' with '단체' (group or organization). '팀' specifically implies a group working together with a common goal, often in sports or work, while '단체' is more general.