Korean word

헬스

Pronunciation

Romanizationhelseu

Meaning

  • noungym

Example

헬스에 다니기 시작했어.hel seu e ta ni gi si ja kae sseo

I started going to the gym.

Illustration for 헬스 (gym)

More examples

이번 달부터 헬스에 등록했어.i beon tal bu teo hel seu e teung no kae sseo

I signed up for the gym this month.

Core concept

An indoor place and the exercise done there to improve physical fitness, often using machines and weights.

Common phrases

  • 헬스 등록hel seu teung nok

    gym registration

  • 헬스 회원hel seu hoe won

    gym member

  • 헬스 수업hel seu su eop

    gym class

Similar words

헬스장helseujang: A gym facility that members pay to use for exercise and fitness classes.
헬스클럽helseukeulleop: A commercial exercise club used regularly for workouts, classes, and guided training.
피트니스센터piteuniseusenteo: An exercise facility with equipment and organized programs for better strength and fitness.

Definition in Korean

운동 기구와 공간이 갖춰진 곳에서 체력이나 근육을 단련하는 활동이나 그 시설을 가리키는 말.un dong ki gu wa kong ga ni kat chwo jin ko se seo che ryeo gi na keu nyu geul tal lyeon ha neun hwal dong i na keu si seo reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

헬스 (helseu, "gym exercise") is borrowed from English health, with its Korean meaning narrowing to gym workouts and physical conditioning.

Usage tips

  • In casual Korean, this word can name either the workout or the place, so English speakers should not translate it as health by default.

Other meanings

  • fitnessnoun
  • workoutnoun
  • exercisenoun

Related words

  • 헬스하다helseuhadawork outverb
  • 헬스복helseubokworkout clothesnoun

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