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TOPIK 4noun

역전

yeokjeon [역쩐]

역전이 · 역전을

comeback, reversal (taking the lead from behind)

Example

마지막 1분에 극적인 역전을 했어요.

They made a dramatic comeback in the last minute.

Word parts

역 reverse전 turn

Literally 'turning things in reverse.'

Good to know

Pronounced [역쩐]; 역전승 is a comeback win and 역전패 a loss after leading.