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50 Essential Korean Words for Sports and Exercise2025-02-25
50 Essential Korean Words for Sports and Exercise

Whether you're working out at the gym or watching a sports game, knowing these 50 essential Korean words related to sports and exercise will help you communicate better and understand fitness-related conversations.

General Sports Terms

  1. 운동 (Undong) - Exercise

  2. 스포츠 (Seupocheu) - Sports

  3. 경기 (Gyeonggi) - Game/Match

  4. 선수 (Seonsu) - Athlete

  5. 팀 (Tim) - Team

  6. 훈련 (Hunryeon) - Training

  7. 체력 (Cheryeok) - Stamina

  8. 심판 (Simpan) - Referee

  9. 규칙 (Gyuchik) - Rules

  10. 점수 (Jeomsu) - Score


Types of Sports

  1. 축구 (Chukgu) - Soccer

  2. 농구 (Nonggu) - Basketball

  3. 야구 (Yagu) - Baseball

  4. 배구 (Baegu) - Volleyball

  5. 테니스 (Teniseu) - Tennis

  6. 골프 (Golpeu) - Golf

  7. 탁구 (Takgu) - Table Tennis

  8. 수영 (Suyeong) - Swimming

  9. 배드민턴 (Baedeuminteon) - Badminton

  10. 스케이트 (Seukeiteu) - Skating


Exercise and Fitness

  1. 체육관 (Cheyukgwan) - Gym

  2. 요가 (Yoga) - Yoga

  3. 헬스장 (Helseujang) - Fitness center

  4. 웨이트 트레이닝 (Weiteu Teureining) - Weight training

  5. 스트레칭 (Seuteureching) - Stretching

  6. 유산소 운동 (Yusanso undong) - Cardio exercise

  7. 근력 운동 (Geunryeok undong) - Strength training

  8. 달리기 (Dalligi) - Running

  9. 걷기 (Geotgi) - Walking

  10. 줄넘기 (Julneomgi) - Jump rope


Equipment and Gear

  1. 공 (Gong) - Ball

  2. 라켓 (Raket) - Racket

  3. 배트 (Baeteu) - Bat

  4. 헬멧 (Helmet) - Helmet

  5. 유니폼 (Yunipom) - Uniform

  6. 운동화 (Undonghwa) - Sports shoes

  7. 골대 (Gollae) - Goalpost

  8. 네트 (Neteu) - Net

  9. 보호대 (Boho-dae) - Protective gear

  10. 물병 (Mulbyeong) - Water bottle


Describing Performance

  1. 빠르다 (Ppareuda) - Fast

  2. 느리다 (Neurida) - Slow

  3. 강하다 (Ganghada) - Strong

  4. 약하다 (Yakhada) - Weak

  5. 집중하다 (Jipjunghada) - Focus

  6. 승리 (Seungni) - Victory

  7. 패배 (Paebae) - Defeat

  8. 연습 (Yeonseup) - Practice

  9. 기록 (Girok) - Record

  10. 체중 (Chejung) - Body weight


 

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