Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pool" in Korean
“Pool” in Korean is 수영장 (pronounced "suyeong-jang").
수영장
suyeong-jang
Usage & Context
A pool is a facility for swimming and water sports. Public pools are common in Korean cities and communities.
Example Sentence
수영장에 갔어요.
I went to the pool.
How to use 수영장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pool” is 수영장, romanized as suyeong-jang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '수' (su), sounds like 'soo'. The second syllable, '영' (yeong), sounds like 'young'. The third syllable, '장' (jang), sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'yeong'.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity with friends or family.
주말에 수영장에 갈까요?
Shall we go to the pool this weekend?
Describing amenities of a hotel.
이 호텔은 실내 수영장이 있어요.
This hotel has an indoor pool.
Complaining about the water temperature at a pool.
수영장 물이 너무 차가워요.
The pool water is too cold.
Cultural Context
Public '수영장' (suyeong-jang) are very popular in Korea, especially during summer or as year-round fitness facilities. Many apartment complexes and community centers have them. Unlike some Western countries, it's common to wear a swimming cap (수영모, suyeongmo) and goggles (수경, sugyeong) even for casual swimming in public pools.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수영장 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
수영장 가다
to go to the pool
실내 수영장
indoor pool
야외 수영장
outdoor pool
Related Expressions
수영
suyeong
swimming
물놀이
mulnori
water play
해변
haebyeon
beach
목욕탕
mokyoktang
public bathhouse
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