Korean Dictionary

How to say “Countdown” in Korean

카운트다운

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Usage & Context

카운트다운 is used in Korean for New Year countdowns sports events rocket launches and TV show finales. New Year countdowns at major gathering spots like Bosingak Bell in Seoul draw huge crowds. The word is borrowed from English and is widely understood by all age groups.

Example Sentence

새해 카운트다운을 친구들과 함께 했어요.

I did the New Year countdown together with friends.

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