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TOPIK 4noun

연패

yeonpae

연패가 · 연패를

losing streak, consecutive losses

Example

그 팀은 10연패 끝에 드디어 이겼어요.

That team finally won after ten straight losses.

Word parts

연 in a row패 defeat

Literally 'defeats in a row.' Homonym warning: another 연패 means consecutive championships.

Good to know

Context decides: '3연패 달성' (achieved) means three straight titles, while '연패에 빠지다' means a losing streak.