π Learn Essential Korean Words for Sports & Exercise!
Are you a sports enthusiast or someone who loves to stay fit? Whether youβre talking about the Olympics, fitness, or your favorite sports team, learning Korean sports vocabulary will help you discuss sports and exercise like a native speaker!
In this guide, youβll learn Korean words for different sports, exercises, and workout-related phrases to boost your vocabulary. Letβs dive in! πββοΈβ½
β½ Popular Sports (μΈκΈ° μλ μ€ν¬μΈ )
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μΆκ΅¬ | chuk-gu | Soccer (Football) |
| μΌκ΅¬ | ya-gu | Baseball |
| λꡬ | nong-gu | Basketball |
| 배ꡬ | bae-gu | Volleyball |
| ν λμ€ | te-ni-seu | Tennis |
| 골ν | gol-peu | Golf |
| λ³΅μ± | bok-sing | Boxing |
| λλΉ | reok-bi | Rugby |
| νν€ | ha-ki | Hockey |
| λ°°λλ―Όν΄ | bae-deu-min-teon | Badminton |
| νꡬ | tak-gu | Table Tennis (Ping Pong) |
| νΈλλ³Ό | haen-deu-bol | Handball |
| ν¬λ¦¬μΌ | keu-ri-ket | Cricket |
πββοΈ Individual Sports (κ°μΈ μ€ν¬μΈ )
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μμ | su-yeong | Swimming |
| μ‘μ | yuk-sang | Track & Field |
| λ§λΌν€ | ma-ra-ton | Marathon |
| μ¬μ΄ν΄λ§ | sa-i-keul-ling | Cycling |
| μ€ν€ | seu-ki | Skiing |
| μ€λ Έλ³΄λ | seu-no-bo-deu | Snowboarding |
| μ€μΌμ΄νΈ | seu-ke-i-teu | Skating |
| 체쑰 | che-jo | Gymnastics |
| μΉλ§ | seung-ma | Horse Riding |
| νμ± | pen-sing | Fencing |
πͺ Gym & Fitness (μ΄λ & νΌνΈλμ€)
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| μ΄λ | un-dong | Exercise |
| ν¬μ€ | hel-seu | Gym (Fitness Training) |
| κ·Όλ ₯ μ΄λ | geun-ryeok un-dong | Strength Training |
| μ¨μ΄νΈ νΈλ μ΄λ | we-i-teu teu-re-i-ning | Weight Training |
| μ€νΈλ μΉ | seu-teu-re-ching | Stretching |
| μκ° | yo-ga | Yoga |
| νλΌν μ€ | pil-la-te-seu | Pilates |
| μ μ°μ μ΄λ | yu-san-so un-dong | Cardio Exercise |
| 볡근 μ΄λ | bok-geun un-dong | Core Workout (Abs Exercise) |
| μ€μΏΌνΈ | seu-kwot-teu | Squat |
| νΈμ¬μ | pu-swi-eop | Push-Up |
| λ°μ§ | reon-ji | Lunge |
| νλν¬ | peul-laeng-keu | Plank |
π― Korean Phrases for Sports & Exercise
- μ΄λνλ¬ κ°λμ? (Un-dong-ha-reo gal-lae-yo?) β Do you want to go exercise?
- μ΄λ€ μ€ν¬μΈ λ₯Ό μ’μνμΈμ? (Eo-tteon seu-po-cheu-reul jo-a-ha-se-yo?) β What sport do you like?
- μ΄λ νμ μ€νΈλ μΉμ κΌ νμΈμ! (Un-dong hu-e seu-teu-re-ching-eul kkok ha-se-yo!) β Make sure to stretch after exercising!
- μ€λ ν¬μ€μ₯μμ μ΄λνμ΄μ. (O-neul hel-seu-jang-e-seo un-dong-hae-sseo-yo.) β I worked out at the gym today.
- μλ‘μ΄ μ΄λμ λ°°μ°κ³ μΆμ΄μ. (Sae-ro-un un-dong-eul bae-u-go si-peo-yo.) β I want to learn a new sport.
π Why Learn Korean Sports Vocabulary?
- Talk about sports & fitness with Korean speakers.
- Understand Korean sports news & commentaries.
- Follow your favorite K-league or international sports teams.
- Use the right words when exercising in Korea.
Learning these Korean words will enhance your conversations and help you stay active in Korea! ποΈββοΈπ
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