This is the 861st most frequent Korean word.
국가대표
"National representative" or "national team player."
Here, '국가대표' signifies the aspiration of holding the title and role of representing one's nation, emphasizing the honor and recognition of this status.
어린 시절부터 국가대표 선수가 되는 것이 꿈이었습니다.
Since childhood, my dream was to become a national representative athlete.
Here, '국가대표' refers to an individual athlete representing their nation in sporting events.
김 선수는 우리나라의 자랑스러운 국가대표입니다.
Athlete Kim is a proud national representative of our country.
In this context, '국가대표' describes the status of being chosen to represent the country, often in a formal or competitive context.