Korean word

운동

Pronunciation

Romanizationundong

Meaning

  • nounexercise

Example

주말에 친구랑 운동을 해요.chu ma re chin gu rang un dong eul hae yo

I exercise with a friend on weekends.

Illustration for 운동 (exercise)

More examples

아침에 운동을 해서 기분이 좋아요.a chi me un dong eul hae seo ki bu ni cho a yo

I feel good because I exercised in the morning.

Core concept

Moving the body regularly to become healthier and fitter.

Common phrases

  • 운동을 하다un dong eul ha da

    exercise

  • 가벼운 운동ka byeo un un dong

    light exercise

  • 정기적인 운동cheong gi jeo gin un dong

    regular exercise

Similar words

달리기talligi: Running on foot by taking repeated steps to move forward quickly.
스트레칭seuteureching: Gentle exercise that stretches muscles and joints to improve flexibility.
산책sanchaek: A relaxed outdoor walk for enjoying the surroundings or clearing the mind.
근력운동keullyeogundong: Exercise that strengthens muscles by working against weight or force.

Definition in Korean

신체를 움직여 건강을 유지하거나 체력을 기르는 활동.sin che reul um ji gyeo keon gang eul yu ji ha geo na che ryeo geul ki reu neun hwal dong

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound was formed from elements related to moving, which led it to mean physical exercise.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word usually suggests working the body for health, while practice for a skill is understood as training from context.

Other meanings

  • trainingnoun
  • movementnoun

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