Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shooting" in Korean
“Shooting” in Korean is 사격 (pronounced "sagyeok").
사격
sagyeok
Usage & Context
Shooting is an Olympic sport requiring precision and concentration. Korea has produced skilled shooters who compete at the highest international levels.
Example Sentence
사격은 정확함이 필요해요.
Shooting requires accuracy.
How to use 사격 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shooting” is 사격, romanized as sagyeok.
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 사격.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "sa-gyeok." "Sa" sounds like "sa" in "salad." "Gyeok" sounds like "gyuk" in "yuk" but with a 'g' sound at the beginning, and the 'k' at the end is a soft, unreleased sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the requirements of the sport.
사격은 집중력이 정말 중요해요.
Concentration is really important in shooting.
A man talking about his military service.
군대에서 사격 훈련을 받았어요.
I received shooting training in the military.
An athlete sharing their achievement.
올림픽 사격 종목에서 금메달을 땄어요.
I won a gold medal in an Olympic shooting event.
Cultural Context
Shooting, or 'sagyeok,' is a sport where Korea has consistently performed well in international competitions, especially in the Olympics. It's also strongly associated with military training (사격 훈련, sagyeok hullyeon) for men, making it a familiar concept beyond just the sport. Precision and mental fortitude are highly valued in this discipline.
Editorial note
We review entries like 사격 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
사격 연습
Shooting practice
사격장
Shooting range
사격 자세
Shooting posture
Related Expressions
사격 선수
sagyeok seonsu
Shooter (athlete)
총
chong
Gun
과녁
gwanyeok
Target
저격
jeogyeok
Sniping (often military context)
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