Korean word

경주

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongju

Meaning

  • nounrace

Example

운동회에서 경주를 했어요.un dong hoe e seo kyeong ju reul hae sseo yo

We had a race at sports day.

Illustration for 경주 (race)

More examples

주말에 자동차 경주를 보러 갈 거예요.chu ma re cha dong cha kyeong ju reul po reo kal kkeo ye yo

We are going to watch a car race this weekend.

Core concept

Speed becomes a contest as runners try to reach the finish before one another.

Common phrases

  • 경주를 하다kyeong ju reul ha da

    have a race

  • 자동차 경주cha dong cha kyeong ju

    car race

  • 경주에 참가하다kyeong ju e cham ga ha da

    take part in a race

Similar words

달리기talligi: Moving quickly on foot as regular exercise or a sporting activity.
레이스reiseu: An organized speed-based contest with competitors trying to finish first.

Definition in Korean

여러 사람이 빠르게 달리며 누가 더 앞서는지 겨루는 경기나 행사yeo reo sa ra mi ppa reu ge tal li myeo nu ga teo ap sseo neun ji kyeo ru neun kyeong gi na haeng sa

Word origin

In the racing sense, the word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning compete and run, directly describing a running race.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially useful for understanding announcements and schedules at Korean athletic festivals.

Other meanings

  • Gyeongjunoun

Opposites

  • 협동hyeopttongcooperationnoun

Related words

  • 경주자kyeongjujaracernoun
  • 경주장kyeongjujangracetracknoun
  • 경주마kyeongjumaracehorsenoun

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