Korean word

줄넘기

Pronunciation

Romanizationchulleomgi

Meaning

  • nounjump rope

Example

아이들이 줄넘기를 하고 있어요.a i deu ri chul leom gi reul ha go i sseo yo

The children are jumping rope.

Illustration for 줄넘기 (jump rope)

More examples

매일 학교 운동장에서 줄넘기를 연습해요.mae il hak kkyo un dong jang e seo chul leom gi reul yeon seu pae yo

I practice jumping rope in the schoolyard every day.

Core concept

Repeatedly jumping over a rope as it passes beneath the feet creates a steady rhythm.

Common phrases

  • 줄넘기 연습chul leom gi yeon seup

    jump-rope practice

  • 줄넘기 실력chul leom gi sil lyeok

    jump-rope skill

Similar words

줄chul: A narrow, flexible cord used for joining or fastening things.
운동undong: Moving the body to improve fitness or keep healthy.
놀이nori: A fun activity pursued for enjoyment, whether or not it has rules.

Definition in Korean

어린이들이 흔히 하는 전통적 놀이 겸 운동으로 양손으로 줄을 돌려 그 줄을 뛰어넘는 활동.eo ri ni deu ri heun hi ha neun cheon tong jeok no ri kyeom un dong eu ro yang so neu ro chu reul tol lyeo keu chu reul ttwi eo neom neun hwal dong

Word origin

줄넘기 (julreomgi, "jump rope") combines 줄 (jul, "rope") with 넘기 (reomgi, "passing over"), so its form reflects the activity.

Usage tips

  • The word works for both playful activity and exercise, which makes it useful in school, sports, and everyday conversation.

Related words

  • 줄넘기놀이chulleomginorijump-rope gamenoun
  • 줄넘기대회chulleomgidaehoejump-rope competitionnoun

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