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How do you say "swimming" in Korean?
수영
suyeong
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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- soccer 축구 chukgu
- squash 스쿼시 seukweosi
- tennis 테니스 teniseu
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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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