Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sports Day" in Korean
“Sports Day” in Korean is 체육 대회 (pronounced "Cheyuk Daehoe").
체육 대회
Cheyuk Daehoe
Usage & Context
체육 대회 is the annual school sports day where students compete in various athletic events. It is one of the most anticipated events in Korean school life with students divided into teams by class or grade. Parents often attend and the event fosters school spirit and teamwork.
Example Sentence
체육 대회에서 우리 반이 1등을 했어요.
Our class came in first place at the sports day.
How to use 체육 대회 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sports Day” is 체육 대회, romanized as Cheyuk Daehoe.
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce it as "Che-yuk Dae-hoe." "Che" sounds like "che" in "check." "Yuk" is like "yook" in "book" but with a 'y' sound. "Dae" rhymes with "day," and "hoe" is like "ho-eh," similar to "hoe" but with a slight 'eh' sound at the end.
More Example Sentences
An excited student telling a friend about their class's victory.
우리 반이 체육 대회에서 줄다리기 1등 했어!
Our class won first place in tug-of-war at the sports day!
A student talking about preparations for the event.
체육 대회 때 응원 연습 많이 했어요.
We practiced cheering a lot for the sports day.
A teacher discussing the event with a colleague.
이번 체육 대회는 날씨가 좋아서 다행이에요.
It's a relief the weather is good for this sports day.
Cultural Context
체육 대회 (cheyuk daehoe) is a highly anticipated annual event in Korean schools, similar to a Sports Day or Field Day. Students are typically divided into teams by class or grade, fostering strong team spirit and friendly competition. It's a day of fun, games, and cheering, often with parents attending to watch. Students frequently wear matching '반티' (banti, class uniforms) and prepare elaborate cheering routines.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
체육 대회 준비
preparing for sports day
체육 대회 날
sports day
체육 대회 우승
winning sports day
Related Expressions
운동회
undonghoe
Sports day (often interchangeable with 체육 대회, or for younger kids)
계주
gyeju
Relay race
반티
banti
Class uniform (worn for sports day or school events)
응원
eungwon
Cheering, support
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