Korean Dictionary
How to say "Olympics" in Korean
“Olympics” in Korean is 올림픽 (pronounced "ollimpik").
올림픽
ollimpik
Usage & Context
The Olympics is the world's premier international sports competition held every four years. Korea has hosted and participated in multiple Olympic Games.
Example Sentence
올림픽에 참가하고 싶어요.
I want to participate in the Olympics.
How to use 올림픽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Olympics” is 올림픽, romanized as ollimpik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '올' (ol), sounds like 'all' in English. '림' (lim) sounds like 'lim' in 'limb'. '픽' (pik) sounds like 'pick'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'lim'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing future Olympic Games with friends or family.
다음 올림픽은 어디서 열릴까요?
Where will the next Olympics be held?
An aspiring athlete sharing their lifelong ambition.
어릴 때부터 올림픽에 나가는 게 꿈이었어요.
Since childhood, it's been my dream to go to the Olympics.
Recalling and praising a past major sporting event hosted in Korea.
2018년 평창 동계 올림픽은 정말 인상 깊었어요.
The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics were truly impressive.
Cultural Context
Korea has a strong connection to the Olympics, having successfully hosted both the Summer (Seoul 1988) and Winter (Pyeongchang 2018) Games. The Olympics are a major cultural event, uniting the nation in support of its athletes. During the Games, TV viewership soars, and news is dominated by medal counts and inspiring athlete stories, fostering a strong sense of national unity.
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Common Phrases
올림픽 정신
Olympic spirit
올림픽 경기
Olympic games/match
올림픽 메달
Olympic medal
Related Expressions
하계 올림픽
hagye ollimpik
Summer Olympics
동계 올림픽
donggye ollimpik
Winter Olympics
패럴림픽
paereollimpik
Paralympics
세계 선수권 대회
segye seonsugwon daehoe
World Championships
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