English–Korean
“basketball” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnonggu
Example
주말에 농구를 할 거예요.chu ma re nong gu reul hal kkeo ye yo
I'm going to play basketball this weekend.
How to say “basketball” in Korean
“Basketball” in Korean is 농구 (nonggu).
Players work together to send a ball through a high hoop while trying to outscore another team.
Example sentences with 농구
오늘 밤에 농구 경기 보러 가요.o neul pa me nong gu kyeong gi po reo ka yo
We're going to watch a basketball game tonight.
Tips for using 농구
- The name works as a noun for the sport and can also join a verb meaning do, which helps learners talk about sports in everyday Korean.