How to say to defeat in Korean

Meaning

무찌르다 means to defeat an enemy, opponent, or dangerous thing. It is often used for battles, sports, games, and adventure stories. It sounds stronger than just "win" and gives the idea of beating someone completely.

Example sentences

1. 경찰이 나쁜 범인을 무찔렀어요.

   The police defeated the bad criminal.

2. 나는 게임에서 마지막 보스를 무찌르고 승리했어.

   I defeated the final boss in the game and won.

3. 우리 팀이 상대팀을 무찔렀어요.

   Our team defeated the other team.

4. 형이 체스 경기에서 나를 무찌르고 승리했어.

   My older brother beat me in the chess match.

5. 용사가 괴물을 무찔렀어요.

   The hero defeated the monster.

6. 기사가 용을 무찔렀어요.

   The knight defeated the dragon.