Korean word

운동하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationundonghada

Meaning

  • verbexercise

Example

주말에는 친구와 공원에서 운동해요.chu ma re neun chin gu wa kong wo ne seo un dong hae yo

On weekends, I exercise with my friend in the park.

Illustration for 운동하다 (exercise)

More examples

아침마다 헬스장에서 운동해요.a chim ma da hel seu jang e seo un dong hae yo

Every morning, I exercise at the gym.

Core concept

Purposeful physical movement used to stay healthy or improve fitness.

Common phrases

  • 아침에 운동해요a chi me un dong hae yo

    exercise in the morning

  • 헬스장에서 운동해요hel seu jang e seo un dong hae yo

    exercise at the gym

  • 꾸준히 운동해요kku jun hi un dong hae yo

    exercise regularly

Similar words

달리다tallida: To move quickly forward by pushing off the ground with the feet.
스트레칭하다seuteurechinghada: To lengthen and loosen muscles through gentle body movements.
헬스하다helseuhada: To work out at a gym, often using equipment to build strength or fitness.
걷다keottta: To move along a path on foot at a steady pace.

Definition in Korean

건강이나 체력 관리를 위해 의도적으로 신체를 움직이는 활동이나 행위이다.keon gang i na che ryeok kwal li reul wi hae ui do jeo geu ro sin che reul um ji gi neun hwal dong i na haeng wi i da

Word origin

The verb 운동하다 (undonghada, "to exercise") is built from the noun 운동 (undong, "exercise") and the common verb-forming element 하다 (hada, "to do").

Usage tips

  • When describing an exercise routine, Korean often adds how often it happens, so a frequency such as three times a week makes the habit clear.

Other meanings

  • trainverb

Opposites

  • 휴식하다hyusikadarestverb

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