No. 1,969 in Korean
막판
"막판" means "the final stage" or "the last moment."
In a sentence
막판에 역전 승부를 거두었다.
They achieved a come-from-behind victory at the last minute.
In this sentence, "막판" refers to the final or last phase of something, implying a crucial moment for changing the outcome.
이번 막판 성장으로 기업의 연말 실적이 좋아졌다.
Thanks to the final spurt of growth, the company’s year-end performance improved.
Here, "막판" is used to describe the last phase of a timeline or progression, emphasizing a significant development near the end.
게임이 막판으로 가면서 긴장감이 넘쳤다.
As the game progressed to the final stages, excitement was at its peak.
In this context, "막판" indicates the later part of an event, where the tension and importance are often heightened.
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