English–Korean

“swimming” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuyeong

Example

주말에 수영을 하러 갈래?chu ma re su yeong eul ha reo kal lae

Do you want to go swimming this weekend?

Illustration for 수영 (swimming)

How to say “swimming” in Korean

“Swimming” in Korean is 수영 (suyeong).

The body travels forward through water under its own power.

Full entry for 수영: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 수영

여름에는 수영을 자주 한다.yeo reu me neun su yeong eul cha ju han da

In summer, I often go swimming.

Tips for using 수영

  • This noun is useful in weekend plans because it names the activity itself, while English often uses swimming after the verb go.

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