Korean word

운동선수

Pronunciation

Romanizationundongseonsu

Meaning

  • nounathlete

Example

저는 운동선수입니다.cheo neun un dong seon su im ni da

I am an athlete.

Illustration for 운동선수 (athlete)

More examples

그는 프로 운동선수로 데뷔했다.keu neun peu ro un dong seon su ro te bwi haet tta

He debuted as a professional athlete.

Core concept

A person who competes in a sport by using trained physical skill.

Common phrases

  • 프로 운동선수peu ro un dong seon su

    professional athlete

  • 운동선수로 데뷔하다un dong seon su ro te bwi ha da

    debut as an athlete

  • 운동선수를 양성하다un dong seon su reul yang seong ha da

    train athletes

Similar words

선수seonsu: A person who plays in a match for a team or as an individual.
프로선수peuroseonsu: A sportsperson who competes professionally for a living.
아마추어amachueo: A person who takes part in sports as a hobby or in local events.

Definition in Korean

경기나 체육 활동에서 기술로 경쟁하거나 경기에 출전하여 실력을 겨루는 사람.kyeong gi na che yuk hwal dong e seo ki sul lo kyeong jaeng ha geo na kyeong gi e chul jeon ha yeo sil lyeo geul kyeo ru neun sa ram

Word origin

운동선수 (undongseonsu, "athlete") combines 운동 (undong, "physical activity") with 선수 (seonsu, "competitor"), linking physical activity with a person who competes.

Usage tips

  • English speakers should reserve this word for someone who competes in sports, not everyone who exercises for health or fun.

Other meanings

  • playernoun

Related words

  • 선수권seonsugwonchampionshipnoun
  • 선수단seonsudanteam of athletesnoun

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