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우승하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '우승하다' specifically means 'to win first place' or 'to become the champion' in a competition or contest. It is commonly used in sports, games, and other competitive events.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '우승하다' when talking about winning a tournament, a race, or any contest where ranking first is the goal. It implies a successful outcome after effort and competition.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 우승하다 (to win first place): the core verb itself.
  • 우승을 차지하다 (to claim the championship): emphasizes securing the win.
  • 대회에서 우승하다 (to win at a competition): specifies the event.
  • 우승 후보 (championship candidate): refers to a likely winner.

Register and Politeness

'우승하다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a standard verb without honorific forms.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '우승하다' with '이기다' (to win a game or match). '이기다' can mean winning any match or game, but '우승하다' specifically means winning the entire competition or tournament, usually first place overall.

Example Sentences

그 팀은 이번 대회에서 우승했다.

Geu tim-eun ibeon daehoes-eo useunghaetda.

That team won first place in this competition.

우승하려면 꾸준히 연습해야 한다.

Useungharyeomyeon kkujunhi yeonseubhaeya handa.

To win first place, you have to practice consistently.

그는 마라톤에서 우승한 경험이 있다.

Geuneun maratoneseo useunghan gyeongheom-i itda.

He has experience winning first place in a marathon.