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World Cup
segye peoLoanword from English World Cup
the international football (soccer) championship
세계 축구 대회는 매 4년마다 열립니다.
The World Cup football tournament is held every four years.
Sports
the premier international football (soccer) competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of FIFA, the world's football governing body
2022년 카타르에서 열린 월드컵은 역사적인 순간들을 남겼다.
The 2022 World Cup held in Qatar left historic moments.
The term is commonly used to refer to the FIFA World Cup, the most prestigious tournament in international football.
Collocations
World Cup finalthe final match of the World CupWorld Cup winnerthe team or country that wins the World Cup
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Pro Tip
Usage in Sports Context
The term 'World Cup' is almost exclusively used to refer to the FIFA World Cup in Korean. Avoid using it for other sports unless specified.
Word Origin
The term 'World Cup' is derived from English and refers to the global nature of the competition, encompassing teams from all continents.
Usage Notes
In Korean, 'World Cup' is often referred to as 'FIFA 월드컵' (FIFA World Cup) to specify the official tournament organized by FIFA. The term is widely used in sports commentary and casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
World
global, international
rootCup
trophy or championship
root한영사전