Semifinals Meaning in English
word · lemma: semifinal
ˌsɛmaɪˈfaɪnəɫz/, /ˌsɛmiˈfaɪnəɫz/, /ˌsɛmɪˈfaɪnəɫz
sem-eye-FY-nuhlz
sˌɛmɪfˈaɪnəlz
sem-ih-FY-nuhlz
Definition
The round in a competition right before the final, usually involving four teams or individuals, where winners advance to the final match.
Usage & Nuances
"Semifinals" is always plural because there are two matches that determine who goes to the final. Used most often in sports and competitions. People may say "the semis" informally. Do not confuse with "quarterfinals" (previous round) or "finals" (last match).
Spanish: semifinalesPortuguese (BR): semifinaisPortuguese (PT): meias-finaisChinese (Simplified): 半决赛Chinese (Traditional): 半決賽Hindi: सेमीफाइनलArabic: نصف النهائيBengali: সেমিফাইনালRussian: полуфиналыJapanese: 準決勝Vietnamese: bán kếtKorean: 준결승Turkish: yarı finalUrdu: سیمی فائنلIndonesian: semifinal
Example Sentences
Our team reached the semifinals.
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There are four teams in the semifinals.
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She won her match and will play in the semifinals.
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Did you see who made it to the semifinals this year?
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We're so close—just one more win and we're in the semifinals!
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Tickets for the semifinals sold out in just a few hours.
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