semifinal — A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsemiˌfaɪnəl/
Korean meaning: 결승전 바로 전 단계의 경기, 준결승
Korean pronunciation: **세**미**파**이널
Example Sentences
- She was so nervous before the semifinal that she forgot to tie her shoes properly.
- The semifinal results will determine who plays in tomorrow's championship game.
- During the semifinal, the player was so focused that he didn't even notice his mom cheering loudly in the stands.
semifinal
NOUN//ˈsemiˌfaɪnəl//
A match or round immediately before the final, especially in a sports competition
Teams battle intensely in the semifinal basketball match for championship access
Semifinal win spins like vinyl toward the final!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'semi'(절반)와 'final'(최종)이 합쳐져 '최종의 절반', 즉 결승 전 단계를 의미하게 되었습니다. 19세기 말 스포츠 용어로 처음 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“She was so nervous before the semifinal that she forgot to tie her shoes properly.”
“The semifinal results will determine who plays in tomorrow's championship game.”
“During the semifinal, the player was so focused that he didn't even notice his mom cheering loudly in the stands.”
“Both teams gave their best performance in the semifinal match.”
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