Korean Dictionary
How to say "Court" in Korean
“Court” in Korean is 코트 (pronounced "koteu").
코트
koteu
Usage & Context
A court is a playing surface for sports like tennis and basketball. Courts are essential facilities for these sports.
Example Sentence
코트에서 경기해요.
I play on the court.
How to use 코트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Court” is 코트, romanized as koteu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 코트.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '코' (ko), sounds like 'coat' but without the final 't' sound. The second syllable, '트' (teu), is like 'too' but with a very light 't' sound, almost like 'tuh'. The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Making plans for a sports activity with friends.
테니스 코트 예약했어요.
I booked a tennis court.
Observing a sports facility and deciding to play.
농구 코트가 비어있네요.
The basketball court is empty.
Talking about a recent shopping purchase, using '코트' for a garment.
새 코트를 샀어요. 겨울에 입으려고요.
I bought a new coat. I plan to wear it in winter.
Cultural Context
While '코트' (koteu) is a direct loanword from English 'court' for sports surfaces, it's also commonly used for the outer garment 'coat'. You'll hear it in both contexts frequently. For sports, Koreans often specify the type of court, like '테니스 코트' (tennis court) or '농구 코트' (basketball court).
Editorial note
We review entries like 코트 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
코트에서 만나요.
See you on the court.
코트 입고 갈게요.
I'll wear a coat and go.
코트가 미끄러워요.
The court is slippery.
Related Expressions
경기장
gyeonggijang
stadium, arena
운동장
undongjang
playground, sports ground
테니스장
teniseujang
tennis court (specific facility)
농구장
nonggjang
basketball court (specific facility)
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