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게이밍
ge-imingLoanword from English gaming
gaming
게이밍을 즐기는 사람들이 많아졌어요.
More people enjoy gaming these days.
informal
The activity of playing video games, especially as a hobby or competitive activity.
그는 프로 게이밍 팀에서 활동하고 있어요.
He's active in a professional gaming team.
게이밍 문화가 빠르게 성장하고 있어요.
Gaming culture is growing rapidly.
Commonly used in Korean internet and youth culture to refer to video game-related activities, including esports and streaming.
Pro Tip
When to use '게이밍' vs '게임'
Use '게이밍' when referring to the activity, culture, or industry of gaming (e.g., '게이밍 대회' = gaming tournament). Use '게임' for the actual video game itself (e.g., '이 게임 재밌어요' = 'This game is fun').
Gold Rule
Formal vs Informal Context
In formal writing, '비디오 게임' or '게임' is preferred. '게이밍' is informal and commonly used in online communities, streaming platforms, and casual conversation.
Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'gaming' (present participle of 'game'). First appeared in Korean internet communities in the early 2010s as '게이밍' (ge-iming) and became widely popular with the rise of esports and streaming culture.
Usage Notes
While '게임' (game) is the general term for video games, '게이밍' specifically emphasizes the activity or culture surrounding gaming, particularly in competitive or social contexts. It is often used in contexts like '게이밍 PC' (gaming PC) or '게이밍 채널' (gaming channel).
Word Breakdown
게이
gaming (from English 'gaming')
root밍
suffix forming a noun (similar to '-ing' in English)
suffix한영사전