Level 4

시합

No base JSON record found for this token.

Meaning and Usage

The word '시합' specifically refers to a competitive event such as a sports match or contest. It is commonly used in contexts involving sports, games, or any organized competition.

Common Collocations

  • 시합에 참가하다: to participate in a match
  • 시합에서 이기다/지다: to win/lose a match
  • 시합을 준비하다: to prepare for a match

These collocations are frequently used in everyday conversation about sports or competitions.

Register and Politeness

'시합' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form. It is appropriate in spoken and written Korean.

Tips for Learners

Learners sometimes confuse '시합' with '경기' (another word for game or match). While both can mean 'match,' '시합' often emphasizes the competitive aspect, especially in amateur or school sports, whereas '경기' can be used more broadly, including professional sports and official events.

Using '시합' correctly helps convey the excitement and competitive spirit of the event.

Example Sentences

내일 축구 시합이 있어서 연습을 많이 했어요.

Naeil chukgu sihapi isseoseo yeonseupeul mani haesseoyo.

I practiced a lot because there is a soccer match tomorrow.

시합에서 이기기 위해 최선을 다해야 해요.

Sihapeseo igigi wihae choeseoneul dahaeya haeyo.

You have to do your best to win the match.

이번 시합은 매우 중요하니까 긴장하지 마세요.

Ibeon sihapeun maeu jungyohanikka ginjanghaji maseyo.

This match is very important, so don’t be nervous.