Korean word

수영

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuyeong

Meaning

  • nounswimming

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)

More examples

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

In summer, I often go swimming.

Core concept

The body travels forward through water under its own power.

Common phrases

  • 수영을 하다su yeong eul ha da

    go swimming

  • 수영을 배우다su yeong eul pae u da

    learn swimming

Similar words

헤엄heeom: The act of moving through water by moving the arms and legs.

Definition in Korean

물을 이용해 팔과 다리로 몸을 움직여 앞으로 나아가는 운동이나 활동mu reul i yong hae pal gwa ta ri ro mo meul um ji gyeo a peu ro na a ga neun un dong i na hwal dong

Word origin

수 (su, "water") and 영 (yeong, "swimming") combine in a Sino-Korean compound meaning the activity of swimming.

Usage tips

  • 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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