Korean Dictionary
How to say "Coach" in Korean
“Coach” in Korean is 코치 (pronounced "kochi").
코치
kochi
Usage & Context
A coach is a person who trains and guides athletes. Coaches are essential for developing skills and strategies in sports.
Example Sentence
코치가 지도해요.
The coach guides me.
How to use 코치 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Coach” is 코치, romanized as kochi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "코치" sounds like "koh-chee". "코" is pronounced like "koh" in "cold" (without the 'ld' sound), and "치" is like "chee" in "cheese". The stress is typically on the first syllable, "코".
More Example Sentences
Praising a coach's dedication and enthusiasm to teammates or friends.
우리 팀 코치님이 정말 열정적이에요.
Our team's coach is really passionate.
Discussing the impact of a new coach on a sports team.
새로운 코치가 오면서 팀 분위기가 바뀌었어요.
The team atmosphere changed with the arrival of the new coach.
Talking about a former athlete's career path after retirement.
그는 선수 시절 은퇴 후 코치로 전향했어요.
He transitioned to a coach after retiring as a player.
Cultural Context
"코치" is a direct loanword from English "coach". While "감독" (gamdok) is often used for the head coach or manager of a professional team, "코치" specifically refers to the coaching staff who work directly with players on skills, strategy, and training. In K-pop, the term is also widely used for instructors who train idols, such as "보컬 코치" (vocal coach) or "댄스 코치" (dance coach), highlighting its broad application in skill-based training beyond just sports.
Editorial note
We review entries like 코치 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
코치하다
to coach
코치진
coaching staff
수석 코치
head coach (below manager/감독)
Related Expressions
감독
gamdok
head coach, manager (often for professional teams)
지도자
jidoja
leader, instructor (general term)
트레이너
teureineo
trainer (often for fitness/physical training)
선수
seonsu
player (the one being coached)
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