Korean Dictionary
How to say "Personal Trainer" in Korean
“Personal Trainer” in Korean is 개인 트레이너 (pronounced "gaein teureineeo").
개인 트레이너
gaein teureineeo
Usage & Context
Personal trainers are available in Korean gyms to provide customized fitness guidance. They help clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored training programs.
Example Sentence
개인 트레이너가 도와줘요.
A personal trainer helps me.
How to use 개인 트레이너 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Personal Trainer” is 개인 트레이너, romanized as gaein teureineeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Gae-in Teu-re-i-neo." "Gae" sounds like 'gay'. "In" rhymes with 'in'. "Teu" is like 'tuh' in 'tough'. "Re" is like 'ray'. "I" is like 'ee' in 'see'. "Neo" is like 'no'. The stress is on 'Gae' and 'Re'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing gratitude for a personal trainer's help.
개인 트레이너 덕분에 운동 습관이 생겼어요.
Thanks to my personal trainer, I developed exercise habits.
Asking about the price of personal training services.
개인 트레이너 비용이 얼마나 하나요?
How much does a personal trainer cost?
Praising the effectiveness of personal training.
개인 트레이너랑 같이 운동하니까 확실히 효과가 좋아요.
Exercising with a personal trainer definitely gives better results.
Cultural Context
Personal training, often referred to simply as 'PT' (피티) in Korea, is a very popular service in gyms. Many Koreans, from beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts, hire personal trainers to get customized workout plans, nutritional advice, and motivation. It's seen as an effective way to achieve specific fitness goals, whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, or preparing for a body profile photoshoot, which is a popular trend.
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Common Phrases
개인 트레이닝
personal training
PT 받다
to receive personal training
개인 트레이너 추천
personal trainer recommendation
Related Expressions
PT (피티)
pi-ti
Personal Training (common abbreviation)
운동 코치
undong kochi
exercise coach
트레이너
teureineo
trainer (general term)
헬스 트레이너
helseu teureineo
gym trainer
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