Korean word

경기장

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonggijang

Meaning

  • nounstadium

Example

내일 경기장에서 경기가 있어요.nae il kyeong gi jang e seo kyeong gi ga i sseo yo

There is a game at the stadium tomorrow.

Illustration for 경기장 (stadium)

More examples

경기 시작 한 시간 전에는 경기장이 붐벼요.kyeong gi si jak han si gan cheo ne neun kyeong gi jang i pum byeo yo

The stadium is crowded an hour before the game starts.

Core concept

A sports venue organized around the space where players compete.

Common phrases

  • 경기장 근처kyeong gi jang keun cheo

    near the stadium

  • 경기장 관중석kyeong gi jang kwan jung seok

    stadium stands

Similar words

운동장undongjang: A flat open area at a school or park used for outdoor physical activities.
체육관cheyukkkwan: A sports hall where people exercise, practice, or play games indoors.
스타디움seutadium: A spacious outdoor competition venue planned for many spectators.

Definition in Korean

경기가 열리는 장소나 시설.kyeong gi ga yeol li neun chang so na si seol

Word origin

This word is a Sino-Korean compound of 경기 (gyeonggi, "competition or sporting event") and 장 (jang, "place"), literally a place for a competition.

Usage tips

  • When reading Korean sports news, 경기장 (gyeonggijang, "sports venue") is a useful broad term because it does not by itself specify the sport or the size of the venue.

Other meanings

  • ballparknoun
  • sports fieldnoun

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