Korean word

축구공

Pronunciation

Romanizationchukkkugong

Meaning

  • nounsoccer ball

Example

나는 새 축구공을 샀다.na neun sae chuk kku gong eul sat tta

I bought a new soccer ball.

Illustration for 축구공 (soccer ball)

More examples

친구들과 축구공을 차며 놀았다.chin gu deul gwa chuk kku gong eul cha myeo no rat tta

I played with my friends and kicked a soccer ball.

Core concept

A round, firm ball used to play soccer.

Common phrases

  • 축구공을 차다chuk kku gong eul cha da

    kick a soccer ball

  • 축구공을 잡다chuk kku gong eul chap tta

    catch a soccer ball

  • 축구공을 던지다chuk kku gong eul teon ji da

    throw a soccer ball

Similar words

공kong: A round ball used in games and sports by throwing, kicking, or rolling it.
농구공nonggugong: A large ball handled mainly by hand in basketball.
배구공paegugong: A round ball sent over the net by striking it with the hands or arms in volleyball.
야구공yagugong: A small, hard ball used for pitching and hitting in baseball.

Definition in Korean

축구를 하는 데 쓰는 둥글고 단단한 공을 이르는 말.chuk kku reul ha neun te sseu neun tung geul go tan dan han kong eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word is formed by joining the name of soccer with the Korean word for a ball.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking children may hear football used for this sport in many countries, but soccer ball is the clear term in American English.

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