Korean word

체육관

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheyukkkwan

Meaning

  • noungym

Example

오늘 체육관에서 농구했어요.o neul che yuk kkwa ne seo nong gu hae sseo yo

I played basketball at the gym today.

Illustration for 체육관 (gym)

More examples

아이들이 체육관에서 체육 수업을 해요.a i deu ri che yuk kkwa ne seo che yuk su eo beul hae yo

The children are having a physical education class in the gym.

Core concept

An indoor space where people gather to exercise, play sports, or take physical education classes.

Common phrases

  • 체육관에 가다che yuk kkwa ne ka da

    go to the gym

  • 체육관에서 운동하다che yuk kkwa ne seo un dong ha da

    work out at the gym

  • 체육관을 예약하다che yuk kkwa neul ye ya ka da

    book the gym

Similar words

운동장undongjang: An open outdoor field used for running, ball games, and other activities.
헬스장helseujang: A membership-based place for personal workouts with exercise machines and fitness classes.
체육시설cheyukssiseol: Any place or facility provided for physical education, exercise, or sports.
체육센터cheyukssenteo: A community fitness facility with exercise programs and equipment for people in the area.

Definition in Korean

실내에서 운동이나 체육 수업을 위해 만들어진 건물이나 시설.sil lae e seo un dong i na che yuk su eo beul wi hae man deu reo jin keon mu ri na si seol

Word origin

체육관 (cheyukkkwan, "gym") is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning physical education and hall, so it names a hall for physical activity.

Usage tips

  • English gym can mean either a school sports hall or a place for personal workouts, so this word is useful for picturing a larger indoor sports space.

Other meanings

  • gymnasiumnoun

Opposites

  • 실외 운동장siroe undongjangoutdoor sports fieldnoun

Related words

  • 체육cheyukphysical educationnoun
  • 체육복cheyukppokPE uniformnoun
  • 체육대회cheyukttaehoesports festivalnoun

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