Korean word

축구장

Pronunciation

Romanizationchukkkujang

Meaning

  • nounsoccer field

Example

축구장에 가자.chuk kku jang e ka ja

Let's go to the soccer field.

Illustration for 축구장 (soccer field)

More examples

이번 주말에 축구장에서 경기가 있어.i beon chu ma re chuk kku jang e seo kyeong gi ga i sseo

There is a game at the soccer field this weekend.

Core concept

The broad, open ground between two goals, whether at a local school or a professional venue.

Common phrases

  • 축구장에 가다chuk kku jang e ka da

    go to the soccer field

  • 축구장 근처chuk kku jang keun cheo

    near the soccer field

  • 축구장 입장권chuk kku jang ip jjang gwon

    soccer field admission ticket

Similar words

운동장undongjang: An open school or community ground used for exercise, games, and outdoor play.
경기장kyeonggijang: An organized place for sporting events that includes the competition area and spectator facilities.

Definition in Korean

축구를 하기 위해 잔디나 인조잔디로 마련된 경기장chuk kku reul ha gi wi hae chan di na in jo jan di ro ma ryeon doen kyeong gi jang

Word origin

The compound 축구 (chukkku, "soccer") + 장 (jang, "place or field") builds the simple idea of a place set aside for soccer.

Usage tips

  • A sign for 축구장 (chukkkujang, "soccer field") identifies the soccer-playing area, not necessarily the seats and other facilities around it.

Related words

  • 축구chukkkusoccernoun
  • 축구선수chukkkuseonsusoccer playernoun
  • 축구팀chukkkutimsoccer teamnoun

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