Korean Dictionary
How to say "Figure Skating" in Korean
“Figure Skating” in Korean is 피겨스케이팅 (pronounced "pigyeoseukeiting").
피겨스케이팅
pigyeoseukeiting
Usage & Context
Figure skating has a strong tradition in Korea with many talented skaters competing internationally. The sport combines athleticism with artistic expression.
Example Sentence
피겨스케이팅 선수가 멋있어요.
Figure skaters are impressive.
How to use 피겨스케이팅 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Figure Skating” is 피겨스케이팅, romanized as pigyeoseukeiting.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
피 (pi) sounds like 'pee' as in 'peek'. 겨 (gyeo) sounds like 'gyuh' with the 'u' like in 'put'. 스 (seu) sounds like 'suh'. 케 (ke) sounds like 'kay'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee'. 팅 (ting) sounds like 'ting'. Combine as 'pee-gyuh-seu-kay-ee-ting'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the impact of a famous athlete.
김연아 선수 덕분에 피겨스케이팅이 더 유명해졌어요.
Thanks to Kim Yuna, figure skating became more famous.
Expressing admiration for the sport's aesthetics.
피겨스케이팅은 정말 아름다운 스포츠 같아요.
Figure skating seems like a truly beautiful sport.
Talking about childhood dreams or aspirations.
어릴 때 피겨스케이팅 선수가 되는 게 꿈이었어요.
When I was young, my dream was to become a figure skater.
Cultural Context
Figure skating holds a very special place in Korean culture, largely due to the immense success and popularity of Olympic gold medalist Kim Yuna (김연아). Often referred to as 'Queen Yuna,' she is a national hero who inspired countless young Koreans to take up the sport. Her graceful and powerful performances brought figure skating into the mainstream, making competitive events widely watched and admired for their blend of athleticism, artistry, and emotional expression.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
피겨스케이팅 선수
figure skater
피겨스케이팅 경기
figure skating competition
피겨스케이팅 기술
figure skating technique
Related Expressions
아이스스케이팅
aiseuseukeiting
ice skating (general)
스케이트 타다
seukeiteu tada
to ice skate
스케이트 선수
seukeiteu seonsu
skater (general)
김연아
Kim Yuna
famous Korean figure skater
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