Level 3

우승

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Meaning and Usage

The word '우승' specifically refers to winning first place or becoming the champion in a competition or contest. It is commonly used in sports, academic contests, and various competitive events.

Common Collocations

  • 우승을 차지하다: to take or win first place
  • 우승을 목표로 하다: to aim for first place
  • 우승 상금: prize money for winning

These collocations are frequently used in both spoken and written Korean when discussing competitions.

Register and Politeness

'우승' is a neutral noun and can be used in formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '우승' with '승리' (victory), but '우승' specifically means winning the entire competition or tournament, while '승리' can mean winning a single game or battle. Use '우승' when referring to the overall champion.

Example Sentences

그 팀이 이번 대회에서 우승을 차지했다.

Geu timi ibeon daehoeseseo useungeul chajihada.

That team won first place in this competition.

우승을 목표로 열심히 연습하고 있다.

Useungeul mokpyoro yeolsimhi yeonseuphago itda.

I am practicing hard with the goal of winning first place.

우승 상금은 1천만 원이다.

Useung sanggeumeun cheonman wonida.

The prize money for first place is 10 million won.