Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fencing" in Korean
“Fencing” in Korean is 펜싱 (pronounced "pensing").
펜싱
pensing
Usage & Context
Fencing is an Olympic sport that combines athleticism with strategy and technique. Korea has competitive fencers who participate in international competitions.
Example Sentence
펜싱은 기술이 중요해요.
Technique is important in fencing.
How to use 펜싱 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fencing” is 펜싱, romanized as pensing.
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 펜싱.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "pen-sing." "Pen" sounds like the English word "pen." "Sing" sounds like the English word "sing." The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting an activity to a friend.
펜싱 경기를 보러 갈까요?
Shall we go watch a fencing match?
A parent discussing their child's interest.
우리 아이가 펜싱을 배우고 싶어 해요.
My child wants to learn fencing.
Discussing national sports achievements.
한국 펜싱 팀은 올림픽에서 메달을 많이 땄어요.
The Korean fencing team won many medals at the Olympics.
Cultural Context
Fencing, or 'pensing,' has gained significant popularity in Korea, especially after the impressive performances of Korean fencers in the Olympics. Athletes like Gu Bon-gil and Kim Jung-hwan are well-known figures, often featured in sports news. It's seen as a sophisticated and strategic sport.
Editorial note
We review entries like 펜싱 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
펜싱 경기
Fencing match
펜싱 배우다
To learn fencing
펜싱 클럽
Fencing club
Related Expressions
펜싱 선수
pensing seonsu
Fencer (athlete)
펜싱 칼
pensing kal
Fencing sword/foil
올림픽
ollimpik
Olympics
스포츠
seupocheu
Sport
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