Korean Dictionary
How to say "Soccer" in Korean
“Soccer” in Korean is 축구 (pronounced "chukgu").
축구
chukgu
Usage & Context
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Korea. The Korean national team has a strong presence in international competitions. Many Koreans follow both domestic K-League and international football.
Example Sentence
나는 축구를 좋아해요.
I like soccer.
How to use 축구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Soccer” is 축구, romanized as chukgu.
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 축구.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'chuk-gu' — 'chuk' rhymes with 'chook' (unreleased k), 'gu' like 'goo'. The 'ch' is aspirated like English.
More Example Sentences
weekend hobbies
주말마다 친구들이랑 축구해요.
I play soccer with friends every weekend.
World Cup discussion
한국 축구 국가대표팀을 응원해요.
I root for the Korean national soccer team.
game night at home
축구 중계를 보면서 치맥 먹어요.
I eat chicken and beer while watching the soccer broadcast.
Cultural Context
축구 is Korea's most passionately followed sport alongside 야구. The national team (태극전사) is a source of huge pride, especially after the 2002 World Cup semi-final run. Korean fans have a unique cheering culture with '대~한민국!' chants and red shirts (붉은악마, Red Devils supporters). Watching games at home with '치맥' (chicken + beer) is a near-sacred tradition.
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Common Phrases
축구 보러 가요.
Let's go watch soccer.
축구 한 판 하자.
Let's play a game of soccer.
축구 정말 잘해요.
You're really good at soccer.
Related Expressions
축구장
chukgujang
soccer field
축구공
chukgugong
soccer ball
국가대표
gukgadaepyo
national team representative
K리그
keri-geu
K-League (Korean pro soccer)
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