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월드컵
worldeupLoanword from English 월드컵
What does "월드컵" mean in English?
World Cup올해 월드컵은 카타르에서 열릴 예정이다.
The World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar this year.
How to use "월드컵" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
Sports
The FIFA World Cup, an international football (soccer) tournament held every four years featuring national teams.
브라질은 월드컵에서 5번 우승한 강호다.
Brazil is a powerhouse that has won the World Cup five times.
The term is widely used in Korean to refer to the FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious international football tournament.
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Pro Tip
Usage Tip
In Korean, '월드컵' is always capitalized and refers specifically to the FIFA World Cup, not other global tournaments.
Word Origin
Derived from the English 'World Cup', referring to the global football (soccer) championship organized by FIFA.
Usage Notes
In Korean, '월드컵' exclusively refers to the FIFA World Cup and not other global sports tournaments.
Word Breakdown
월드
world
root컵
cup
root한영사전