Korean word

수영장

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuyeongjang

Meaning

  • nounswimming pool

Example

수업이 끝나고 친구들과 수영장에 갔어요.su eo bi kkeun na go chin gu deul gwa su yeong jang e ka sseo yo

After class, I went to the swimming pool with my friends.

Illustration for 수영장 (swimming pool)

More examples

이번 주말에 수영장에 같이 갈래?i beon chu ma re su yeong jang e ka chi kal lae

Would you like to go to the swimming pool with me this weekend?

Core concept

A swimming facility with a pool where people go to swim.

Common phrases

  • 수영장에 가다su yeong jang e ka da

    go to the swimming pool

  • 수영장 이용su yeong jang i yong

    use of the swimming pool

  • 수영장 예약su yeong jang ye yak

    swimming pool reservation

Similar words

풀장puljang: A man-made pool filled with water for swimming.
해수욕장haesuyokjjang: A coastal area set up for swimming and playing in seawater.
바다pada: A vast natural area of salt water reaching toward the horizon.
목욕탕mogyoktang: A public place for washing and relaxing in hot water.

Definition in Korean

수영을 하기 위해 물을 채워 놓은 인공적 시설이나 그 시설이 있는 장소를 이르는 말su yeong eul ha gi wi hae mu reul chae wo no eun in gong jeok si seo ri na keu si seo ri in neun chang so reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

It is formed from a word meaning swimming and a word meaning place, so its form points directly to its meaning.

Usage tips

  • The word can refer to the whole swimming facility, not only the water, which helps when talking about going there with friends or family.

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