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How do you say "umpire" in Korean?
심판
simpan
In Korean, "umpire" is 심판 (simpan).
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Pronunciation
Say “simpan” as sim-pan, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.
Writing and usage
심판 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
심판이 공을 아웃으로 선언했다.
simpani gongeul auseuro seoneonhaetda.
The umpire called the ball out.
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How to remember 심판
Let a raised hand calling a ball out of bounds be your anchor for “simpan” next time it slips your mind.
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Questions about 심판
How do you pronounce 심판?
Say “simpan” as sim-pan, letting the stress fall evenly rather than punching one syllable like English often does.
Is 심판 formal or casual?
심판 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 심판 written in Korean?
심판 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as simpan.
Where can I practice Korean words for free?
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"Umpire" in other languages
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