Korean Dictionary
How to say "Agility" in Korean
“Agility” in Korean is 민첩성 (pronounced "mincheop-seong").
민첩성
mincheop-seong
Usage & Context
Agility is the ability to move quickly and change direction. It is essential for many sports and is developed through specific training.
Example Sentence
민첩성을 키워야 해요.
I need to develop agility.
How to use 민첩성 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Agility” is 민첩성, romanized as mincheop-seong.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"민첩성" (mincheop-seong) is pronounced "min-chup-sung." "Min" rhymes with "bin." "Cheop" sounds like "chup" in "ketchup." "Seong" is like "sung" in "song," but with a slightly more open 'o' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the necessary attributes for a successful athlete.
축구 선수에게 민첩성은 필수예요.
Agility is essential for a soccer player.
Observing and describing animal behavior.
고양이는 민첩성이 뛰어나서 높은 곳도 잘 올라가요.
Cats have excellent agility, so they climb high places well.
A personal reflection on the effects of aging on physical ability.
나이가 들수록 민첩성이 떨어지는 것 같아요.
I feel like my agility decreases as I get older.
Cultural Context
While "민첩성" is a more formal or technical term often used in sports or physical training, the underlying concept of quick reflexes and adaptability is highly valued in Korean culture. In traditional martial arts like Taekwondo, which is a national sport, agility is a fundamental component of training and performance.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
민첩성을 기르다
To develop agility
민첩성이 좋다
To have good agility
민첩하게 움직이다
To move agilely
Related Expressions
순발력
sunbalnyeok
instantaneous power, quick reflexes
날렵함
nallyeop-ham
nimbleness, agility (adjective form)
유연성
yuyeonseong
flexibility
둔함
dunham
clumsiness, slowness (antonym)
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