Korean Dictionary
How to say "Jump Rope" in Korean
“Jump Rope” in Korean is 줄넘기 (pronounced "Julleoumgi").
줄넘기
Julleoumgi
Usage & Context
Jump rope is a classic exercise and leisure activity in Korea. Children and adults alike enjoy jump rope for fitness and fun.
Example Sentence
줄넘기는 심폐 기능 강화에 효과적이에요.
Jump rope is effective for strengthening cardiopulmonary function.
How to use 줄넘기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Jump Rope” is 줄넘기, romanized as Julleoumgi.
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 줄넘기.
Pronunciation Guide
The word "줄넘기" is pronounced "Jool-leom-gee." "Jool" sounds like the English word "jewel." "Leom" sounds like "luhm," similar to the "lum" in "lump." "Gee" sounds like the "gee" in "geese."
More Example Sentences
Reminiscing about childhood activities.
어릴 때 줄넘기 정말 많이 했어요.
I used to jump rope a lot when I was little.
Discussing a personal exercise routine.
다이어트하려고 매일 줄넘기 30분씩 해요.
I jump rope for 30 minutes every day to lose weight.
Celebrating an achievement in a school sports event.
줄넘기 대회에서 1등을 했어요!
I won first place in the jump rope competition!
Cultural Context
Jump rope (줄넘기) is a very common activity in Korea, often introduced in elementary school physical education classes. It's seen as a simple yet effective way to improve stamina and coordination. Many adults also use it as a quick and accessible form of exercise for weight loss or cardiovascular health. You'll often see children playing jump rope in parks or schoolyards, sometimes even doing group jump rope (단체 줄넘기) as a team activity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 줄넘기 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
줄넘기하다
to jump rope
줄넘기 배우다
to learn jump rope
줄넘기 운동
jump rope exercise
Related Expressions
운동
undong
exercise
체력 단련
cheryeok dallyeon
physical training
뜀뛰기
ttwimttwigi
jumping (general)
줄넘기 줄
julleomgi jul
jump rope (the actual rope)
More Hobbies & Leisure Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Jump Rope and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
