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.
운동 (Undong) - Exercise
스포츠 (Seupocheu) - Sports
경기 (Gyeonggi) - Game/Match
선수 (Seonsu) - Athlete
팀 (Tim) - Team
훈련 (Hunryeon) - Training
체력 (Cheryeok) - Stamina
심판 (Simpan) - Referee
규칙 (Gyuchik) - Rules
점수 (Jeomsu) - Score
축구 (Chukgu) - Soccer
농구 (Nonggu) - Basketball
야구 (Yagu) - Baseball
배구 (Baegu) - Volleyball
테니스 (Teniseu) - Tennis
골프 (Golpeu) - Golf
탁구 (Takgu) - Table Tennis
수영 (Suyeong) - Swimming
배드민턴 (Baedeuminteon) - Badminton
스케이트 (Seukeiteu) - Skating
체육관 (Cheyukgwan) - Gym
요가 (Yoga) - Yoga
헬스장 (Helseujang) - Fitness center
웨이트 트레이닝 (Weiteu Teureining) - Weight training
스트레칭 (Seuteureching) - Stretching
유산소 운동 (Yusanso undong) - Cardio exercise
근력 운동 (Geunryeok undong) - Strength training
달리기 (Dalligi) - Running
걷기 (Geotgi) - Walking
줄넘기 (Julneomgi) - Jump rope
공 (Gong) - Ball
라켓 (Raket) - Racket
배트 (Baeteu) - Bat
헬멧 (Helmet) - Helmet
유니폼 (Yunipom) - Uniform
운동화 (Undonghwa) - Sports shoes
골대 (Gollae) - Goalpost
네트 (Neteu) - Net
보호대 (Boho-dae) - Protective gear
물병 (Mulbyeong) - Water bottle
빠르다 (Ppareuda) - Fast
느리다 (Neurida) - Slow
강하다 (Ganghada) - Strong
약하다 (Yakhada) - Weak
집중하다 (Jipjunghada) - Focus
승리 (Seungni) - Victory
패배 (Paebae) - Defeat
연습 (Yeonseup) - Practice
기록 (Girok) - Record
체중 (Chejung) - Body weight