Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bowling" in Korean
“Bowling” in Korean is 볼링 (pronounced "Bolling").
볼링
Bolling
Usage & Context
Bowling is a popular recreational sport in Korea. Bowling alleys are found in shopping malls and sports complexes across the country.
Example Sentence
볼링은 가족이나 친구들과 즐기기 좋은 스포츠예요.
Bowling is a great sport to enjoy with family or friends.
How to use 볼링 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bowling” is 볼링, romanized as Bolling.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '볼링' (Bolling) sounds like 'bowl-ling'. The '볼' part is like 'bowl' in English, and '링' is pronounced like 'ling' in 'singing'. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity with friends.
주말에 친구들이랑 볼링 치러 갈까?
Shall we go bowling with friends this weekend?
Talking about the benefits of bowling after a long week.
볼링은 스트레스 해소에 정말 좋아요.
Bowling is really good for stress relief.
Sharing news about joining a new club at work.
우리 회사 볼링 동호회에 가입했어요.
I joined my company's bowling club.
Cultural Context
Bowling is a very popular recreational activity in Korea, often enjoyed by friends, couples, and colleagues after work or on weekends. Many bowling alleys are modern, sometimes featuring neon lights, loud music, and even screen golf facilities, creating a lively atmosphere. It's a common choice for a casual outing or a team-building event.
Editorial note
We review entries like 볼링 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
볼링 한 게임 할까?
Shall we play a game of bowling?
볼링 점수가 몇 점이야?
What's your bowling score?
볼링 치러 가자!
Let's go bowling!
Related Expressions
볼링장
Bollingjang
bowling alley
볼링공
Bollinggong
bowling ball
스트라이크
Seuteuraikeu
strike (in bowling)
스페어
Seupeeo
spare (in bowling)
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