Korean word

헬스클럽

Pronunciation

Romanizationhelseukeulleop

Meaning

  • noungym

Example

오늘 헬스클럽에 갔어요.o neul hel seu keul leo be ka sseo yo

I went to the gym today.

Illustration for 헬스클럽 (gym)

More examples

저는 이번에 헬스클럽 회원권을 샀어요.cheo neun i beo ne hel seu keul leop hoe won gwo neul sa sseo yo

I bought a gym membership this time.

Core concept

A commercial place where people exercise regularly with fitness equipment, classes, or help from trainers.

Common phrases

  • 헬스클럽에서 운동하다hel seu keul leo be seo un dong ha da

    work out at the gym

  • 헬스클럽 회원권hel seu keul leop hoe won gwon

    gym membership

Similar words

헬스장helseujang: A local indoor facility where members use machines and other equipment to stay fit.
짐chim: A short, informal name for a gym or workout facility.
헬스helseu: Physical training that builds fitness or muscle, often using gym equipment.

Definition in Korean

운동기구와 강습·트레이너 지도를 통해 개인의 운동을 돕는 상업적 시설로, 정기적으로 이용하는 것을 전제로 하는 경우가 많음un dong gi gu wa kang seup teu re i neo chi do reul tong hae kae i nui un dong eul tom neun sang eop jjeok si seol lo cheong gi jeo geu ro i yong ha neun keo seul cheon je ro ha neun kyeong u ga ma neum

Word origin

The word is a Korean borrowing based on the English phrase health club and refers to a paid fitness facility.

Usage tips

  • English gym can mean a school or community exercise room, but this Korean word usually suggests a paid place used as part of a regular exercise routine.

Related words

  • 헬스센터helseusenteofitness centernoun

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