Korean word

낚시

Pronunciation

Romanizationnakssi

Meaning

  • nounfishing

Example

그는 주말마다 낚시를 갑니다.keu neun chu mal ma da nak ssi reul kam ni da

He goes fishing every weekend.

Illustration for 낚시 (fishing)

More examples

바닷가에서 새벽에 낚시를 했다.pa dat kka e seo sae byeo ge nak ssi reul haet tta

I went fishing at the seaside early in the morning.

Core concept

A baited line reaches into the water while someone waits for a fish to bite.

Common phrases

  • 낚시를 하다nak ssi reul ha da

    go fishing

  • 낚시터nak ssi teo

    fishing spot

Similar words

고기잡이kogijabi: The act of catching fish in water.
낚시질nakssijil: Working a fishing rod and line to catch fish.
낚싯대nakssitttae: A sturdy pole used with fishing line and bait to catch fish.
낚시터nakssiteo: A place where people go to fish.

Definition in Korean

물가나 배에서 낚싯대와 미끼로 물고기를 잡는 행위mul ga na pae e seo nak ssit ttae wa mi kki ro mul go gi reul cham neun haeng wi

Word origin

Its origin is tied to a Korean verb for catching something by luring it with bait, which connects the word directly with fishing.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe a planned outing or hobby even when no fish are caught.

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