“Jip-gwan” Trend: Perfect Korean Phrases for Home Sports Parties!
Introduction
Hello! This is [Daily Korean], here to upgrade your Korean skills! 👋
Today, we are going to learn how to prepare for watching a sports game at home.
These days in Korea, there is a huge trend called “Jip-gwan” (집관). Since tickets for popular baseball games or soccer matches sell out so quickly, many people choose to become “home spectators.” They invite friends over, order delicious delivery food, and cheer passionately in their living rooms!
If you want to host a Korean-style sports viewing party, these expressions are essential. Let’s dive in! ⚾⚽
Key Expressions
Here are 3 essential expressions to get ready for the big game.
1. 배달 시키자!
- Pronunciation: [Baedal sikija!]
- English Meaning: Let’s order delivery!
- Detail: In Korea, watching sports at home is impossible without food! ‘배달 (baedal)’ means delivery, and ‘시키자 (sikija)’ is a casual suggestion meaning “let’s order.” You use this with close friends.
- 💡 Pronunciation Tip:
- Listen carefully to the ‘ㄹ (l)’ sound at the end of ‘배달’.
- Unlike the English ‘L’, which touches the teeth, the Korean ‘ㄹ’ touches the ridge behind your upper teeth gently.
- Also, ‘시키자’ flows smoothly. Don’t pause between the syllables!
2. 경기 몇 시 시작이야?
- Pronunciation: [Gyeong-gi myeot-ssi si-ja-gi-ya?]
- English Meaning: What time does the game start?
- Detail: You need to know when to turn on the TV! ‘경기 (Gyeong-gi)’ means game or match. This is a casual question (Banmal) used with friends.
- 💡 Pronunciation Tip:
- Linking Sound (Liaison): Look at ‘시작이야’. It is written as ‘si-jak-i-ya’, but we pronounce it as [si-ja-gi-ya].
- Why? The final consonant ‘ㄱ (k)’ carries over to the empty consonant ‘ㅇ’ in the next block. This makes the speech sound much more natural and fluid!
- Also, ‘몇 시 (myeot si)’ sounds like [myeot-ssi]. The ‘t’ sound makes the following ‘s’ sound stronger (tensed).
3. 오늘 무조건 이겨야 돼!
- Pronunciation: [Oneul mujogeonigyeoya dwae!]
- English Meaning: We absolutely have to win today!
- Detail: Use this to show your passion! ‘무조건 (mujogeon)’ means “unconditionally” or “absolutely.” It emphasizes how important this match is.
- 💡 Pronunciation Tip:
- Nasal Assimilation: ‘무조건’ is pronounced cleanly as [mu-jo-geon].
- However, when saying the whole sentence quickly, focus on the flow. ‘이겨야 돼’ should be said with emotion!
- Make sure the ‘돼 (dwae)’ sound is open and clear, similar to the ‘we’ in “wet.”
Example Dialogue
Let’s see how these expressions are used in real life. Minji and Jason are getting ready to watch a baseball game at Minji’s house.
Minji: Jason, hurry up! 경기 몇 시 시작이야? (Jason, hurry up! What time does the game start?)
Jason: It starts at 6:30! We have 30 minutes left.
Minji: Okay, good. Then, 배달 시키자! 치맥(Chimaek) okay? (Okay, good. Then, let’s order delivery! Chimaek okay?)
Jason: Of course! 오늘 무조건 이겨야 돼! I heard the starting pitcher is really good today. (Of course! We absolutely have to win today! I heard the starting pitcher is really good today.)
Culture Tip & Trend Analysis 🧐
What is “Jip-gwan (집관)”?
As mentioned in the intro, ‘집관’ is a combination of ‘집 (House)’ and ‘관람 (Watching/Viewing)’.
Recently, watching sports at home has become a culture of its own in Korea. It’s not just about watching TV; it’s about the atmosphere.
1. Uniforms: Even at home, fans often wear their team’s uniform to boost the mood.
2. Delivery Apps: Using apps like ‘Baemin’ or ‘Yogiyo’ to order Chimaek (Chicken + Beer) or Pimaek (Pizza + Beer) is a must.
3. Multi-view: Gen Z often watches the game on a big TV while simultaneously looking at live stats or chatting with other fans on their smartphones.
If you use the phrase “우리 집관하자! (Let’s do Jip-gwan!)”, your Korean friends will be surprised by how trendy you are!
Conclusion & Practice
Today, we learned how to prepare for a fun sports viewing party at home. Remember, the most important things are good food and cheering loudly!
📝 Mini Quiz:
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence:
“I am hungry. Let’s order delivery!”
👉 “배고파. 우리 ____ 시키자!”
- 요리 (Cooking)
- 배달 (Delivery)
Answer: (Check the bottom of the post!)
Try using these expressions next time you watch a game with your Korean friends. leave a comment below telling us which sport you like to watch!
See you in the next lesson! 👋
(Answer: 2. 배달)
