The Korean word for gym is ν¬μ€μ₯ (hel-seu-jang).
If youβre planning to stay fit in Korea or communicate with gym trainers or workout buddies, knowing key Korean gym vocabulary and expressions is essential. From equipment to workout routines and trainer lingo, this guide covers 70+ useful terms!
πͺ Places & People at the Gym
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ν¬μ€μ₯ | hel-seu-jang | Gym, fitness center |
| νΌνΈλμ€ μΌν° | pi-teu-ni-seu sen-teo | Fitness center |
| μ΄λμ€ | un-dong-sil | Exercise room |
| 체μ‘κ΄ | che-yuk-gwan | Gymnasium |
| νΈλ μ΄λ | teu-re-i-neo | Trainer |
| νμ | hoe-won | Member |
| μ§μ | ji-gwon | Staff |
| νλ°νΈ | peu-reon-teu | Front desk |
πββοΈ Common Gym Activities in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ΄λνλ€ | un-dong-ha-da | To work out |
| ν¬μ€νλ€ | hel-seu-ha-da | To work out (weight training) |
| μ€νΈλ μΉνλ€ | seu-teu-re-ching-ha-da | To stretch |
| κ·Όλ ₯ μ΄λ | geun-ryeok un-dong | Strength training |
| μ μ°μ μ΄λ | yu-san-so un-dong | Cardio exercise |
| μ¨μ΄νΈ νΈλ μ΄λ | we-i-teu teu-re-i-ning | Weight training |
| λ¬λνλ€ | reo-ning-ha-da | To run (on treadmill) |
| λλλ€ | ttam-na-da | To sweat |
| μ΄λ λλ¬μ΄μ | un-dong kkeut-nat-seo-yo | Finished my workout |
π§° Gym Equipment in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| λ¬λλ¨Έμ | reo-ning-meo-sin | Treadmill |
| μ¬μ΄ν΄ | sa-i-keul | Stationary bike |
| λ€λ²¨ | deom-bel | Dumbbell |
| λ°λ²¨ | ba-bel | Barbell |
| λ²€μΉνλ μ€ | ben-chi peu-re-seu | Bench press |
| μ€μΏΌνΈλ | seu-kwo-teu-raek | Squat rack |
| μΌμ΄λΈ λ¨Έμ | ke-i-beul meo-sin | Cable machine |
| μκ°λ§€νΈ | yo-ga-mae-teu | Yoga mat |
| μ΄λ볡 | un-dong-bok | Workout clothes |
| μ΄λν | un-dong-hwa | Workout shoes |
π Common Exercises in Korean
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ€μΏΌνΈ | seu-kwo-teu | Squat |
| νΈμμ | pu-shi-eop | Push-up |
| μλͺΈ μΌμΌν€κΈ° | wit-mom i-reu-ki-gi | Sit-up |
| νλν¬ | peul-laeng-keu | Plank |
| λ°μ§ | reon-ji | Lunge |
| λ²€μΉ νλ μ€ | ben-chi peu-re-seu | Bench press |
| νμ | pul-eop | Pull-up |
| λ κ·Ένλ μ€ | re-geu peu-re-seu | Leg press |
| μ€λκΈ° | jul-neom-gi | Jump rope |
| λ²νΌ ν μ€νΈ | beo-pi te-seu-teu | Burpee test |
π£οΈ Useful Korean Gym Phrases & Expressions
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ΄λνλ¬ μμ΄μ. | un-dong-ha-reo wat-seo-yo | I came to work out. |
| μ΄λνκ³ μμ΄μ. | un-dong-ha-go iss-eo-yo | Iβm working out. |
| 기ꡬ μ¬μ© μ€μ΄μμ. | gi-gu sa-yong jung-i-e-yo | I’m using this machine. |
| λ€μμ μ¬μ©ν΄λ λΌμ? | da-eum-e sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo? | Can I use this next? |
| λͺ μΈνΈ λ¨μμ΄μ? | myeot se-teu nam-at-seo-yo? | How many sets do you have left? |
| μ΄λμ 보κ΄ν¨ μμ΄μ? | eo-di-e bo-gwan-ham iss-eo-yo? | Where are the lockers? |
| ν¬μ€ λ±λ‘νκ³ μΆμ΄μ. | hel-seu deung-rok-ha-go sip-eo-yo | I want to sign up for the gym. |
| κ°μΈ νΈλ μ΄λ λ°κ³ μΆμ΄μ. | gae-in teu-re-i-ning bat-go sip-eo-yo | I want personal training. |
π Korean Gym Culture Tips
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Wipe machines after use (there are cleaning sprays)
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Don’t hog equipment β take turns
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Shoes must be indoor-use only
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Showers and lockers are usually available
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Koreans often exercise quietly and respectfully
π― Practice These Questions!
1οΈβ£ How do you say “treadmill” in Korean?
2οΈβ£ What’s the word for “dumbbell” in Korean?
3οΈβ£ How would you say “I’m working out” in Korean?
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