Korean word

조깅

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoging

Meaning

  • nounjogging

Example

주말마다 공원에서 조깅을 해요.chu mal ma da kong wo ne seo cho ging eul hae yo

I jog in the park every weekend.

Illustration for 조깅 (jogging)

More examples

아침에 한 시간 조깅을 했더니 기분이 좋아졌어요.a chi me han si gan cho ging eul haet tteo ni ki bu ni cho a jeo sseo yo

I felt better after jogging for an hour in the morning.

Core concept

A light, steady run done for exercise or health rather than speed.

Common phrases

  • 조깅을 하다cho ging eul ha da

    go jogging

  • 아침에 조깅을 하다a chi me cho ging eul ha da

    go jogging in the morning

  • 공원에서 조깅을 하다kong wo ne seo cho ging eul ha da

    go jogging in the park

Similar words

달리기talligi: A fast-moving activity in which the feet repeatedly push the body forward.
러닝reoning: A running workout designed to improve endurance and fitness.
걷기keotkki: Moving from place to place on foot by taking repeated steps.
운동undong: Regular movement of the body to maintain health and strength.

Definition in Korean

운동이나 건강을 위해 가볍고 비교적 느린 속도로 일정 시간 동안 달리는 활동을 말한다.un dong i na keon gang eul wi hae ka byeop kko pi gyo jeok neu rin sok tto ro il jeong si gan tong an tal li neun hwal dong eul mal han da

Word origin

The Korean word is borrowed from English jogging, which comes from jog plus the activity ending -ing.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, the closest everyday contrast is that jogging usually suggests an easy pace, while running can include faster training or racing.

Opposites

Related words

  • 조깅하다choginghadajogverb
  • 조깅복chogingbokjogging suitnoun
  • 조깅화choginghwajogging shoesnoun

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