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World Cup

segye peo
noun★IntermediateLoanword from English World Cup
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

Synonyms

Related Phrases

월드컵 결승전phrase
World Cup final
월드컵 우승phrase
World Cup victory

💡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
root
+
Cup
trophy or championship
root
한영사전

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