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How do you say "swimming" in Korean?

수영

suyeong

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "swimming" is 수영.

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Pronunciation

Say 'soo-YONG' with the stress on the second syllable, 'yong' rhyming with 'song.'

Writing and usage

Three Hangul blocks: 수영. Native Korean word. The vowel 'ㅜ' (u) starts it, and 'ㅇ' (final ng sound) closes it.

Example sentence

수영을 좋아해요.

I like swimming.

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How to remember 수영

Suyeong sounds like 'sue-young', as if swimming keeps you young.

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Questions about 수영

How do you say "swimming" in Korean?

In Korean, "swimming" is 수영. It is a noun.

How is 수영 written in Korean?

Three Hangul blocks: 수영. Native Korean word. The vowel 'ㅜ' (u) starts it, and 'ㅇ' (final ng sound) closes it.

How is 수영 used in a sentence?

Use 수영 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 수영을 좋아해요. (I like swimming.).

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