Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shot Put" in Korean
“Shot Put” in Korean is 포환던지기 (pronounced "pohwan-deonjigi").
포환던지기
pohwan-deonjigi
Usage & Context
Shot put is a track and field throwing event that tests strength and technique. Korean athletes compete in this event at national and international competitions.
Example Sentence
포환던지기는 힘이 필요해요.
Shot put requires strength.
How to use 포환던지기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shot Put” is 포환던지기, romanized as pohwan-deonjigi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
포 (po) sounds like 'po' in 'pole'. 환 (hwan) sounds like 'hwan' in 'Hwang' (a common Korean surname). 던 (deon) sounds like 'dun' in 'dunk'. 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. The syllables are pronounced smoothly with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing Olympic events with a friend.
이번 올림픽에서 포환던지기 경기를 봤어요.
I watched the shot put event at this Olympics.
Reading sports news or discussing an athlete's achievement.
그 선수는 포환던지기 세계 기록을 깼어요.
That athlete broke the shot put world record.
Explaining the requirements of the sport.
포환던지기는 팔 힘과 코어 힘이 모두 중요해요.
Both arm strength and core strength are important in shot put.
Cultural Context
Shot put (포환던지기) is a niche sport in Korea, primarily featured during major athletic events like the Olympics or Asian Games. While not as popular as baseball or soccer, it's a recognized track and field discipline. The term itself is quite descriptive: 포환 (pohwan) refers to the 'shot' or 'sphere,' and 던지기 (deonjigi) means 'throwing,' directly translating to 'shot throwing.'
Editorial note
We review entries like 포환던지기 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
포환던지기 선수
shot put athlete
포환던지기 경기
shot put competition/event
포환던지기 기록
shot put record
Related Expressions
던지다
deonjida
to throw
육상
yuksang
track and field
투포환
tupohwan
shot put (alternative, less common term)
힘
him
strength
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