Korean word

운동복

Pronunciation

Romanizationundongbok

Meaning

  • nounsportswear

Example

운동할 때는 운동복을 입으세요.un dong hal ttae neun un dong bo geul i beu se yo

When you exercise, wear sportswear.

Illustration for 운동복 (sportswear)

More examples

오늘은 학교 체육대회라서 운동복을 입었어요.o neu reun hak kkyo che yuk ttae hoe ra seo un dong bo geul i beo sseo yo

I wore sportswear because it was the school's sports day today.

Core concept

Clothing designed for exercise, combining easy movement with light, flexible, sweat-managing fabric.

Common phrases

  • 운동복을 입다un dong bo geul ip tta

    wear sportswear

  • 운동복으로 갈아입다un dong bo geu ro ka ra ip tta

    change into sportswear

  • 운동복을 챙기다un dong bo geul chaeng gi da

    bring sportswear

Similar words

체육복cheyukppok: A uniform designated by a school for physical education classes.
트레이닝복teureiningbok: A matching top and bottom set suited to light exercise or indoor activities.

Definition in Korean

운동할 때 입는 옷으로, 몸을 편하게 움직일 수 있게 가볍고 신축성이나 흡습성이 좋은 소재로 만든 옷.un dong hal ttae im neun o seu ro mo meul pyeon ha ge um ji gil ssu it kke ka byeop kko sin chuk sseong i na heup sseup sseong i cho eun so jae ro man deun ot

Word origin

The word combines 운동 (undong, "exercise") and 복 (bok, "clothing"), meaning clothing worn for exercise.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture only a matching outfit, but this Korean word can cover many kinds of practical exercise clothing.

Other meanings

  • tracksuitnoun
  • gym uniformnoun

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