Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sailing" in Korean
“Sailing” in Korean is 요트 (pronounced "yoteu").
요트
yoteu
Usage & Context
Sailing is an Olympic sport and recreational activity in Korea. The sport is enjoyed along Korea's coasts and in various water venues.
Example Sentence
요트를 타고 싶어요.
I want to sail.
How to use 요트 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sailing” is 요트, romanized as yoteu.
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 '요' (yo) sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt'. The '트' (teu) is a soft 't' sound, similar to 'too' but shorter and without the strong 'oo' vowel, almost like 'tuh'. Combine them as 'yo-tuh'.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about a past travel experience.
제주도에서 요트를 타봤어요?
Have you tried sailing in Jeju Island?
Suggesting an activity to a friend.
요트 경기 보러 갈까요?
Shall we go watch the yacht race?
Expressing a personal goal or aspiration.
요트 면허를 따고 싶어요.
I want to get a yacht license.
Cultural Context
While not as common as hiking, yachting or sailing (요트) is a growing leisure activity in Korea, especially in coastal cities like Busan, Incheon, and Jeju Island. It's often perceived as a luxurious or aspirational pastime. Korea has hosted international sailing events and has a national team for Olympic sailing, showcasing its presence in the sport.
Editorial note
We review entries like 요트 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
요트를 타다
to sail (literally, to ride a yacht)
요트 여행
yacht trip
요트 클럽
yacht club
Related Expressions
배
bae
boat, ship
항해
hanghae
navigation, voyage (more general term for sailing)
선박
seonbak
vessel, ship
수상 스포츠
susang seupocheu
water sports
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