Korean Dictionary
How to say "Speed Skating" in Korean
“Speed Skating” in Korean is 스피드스케이팅 (pronounced "seupideuseuketing").
스피드스케이팅
seupideuseuketing
Usage & Context
Speed skating is a competitive winter sport in Korea with athletes achieving Olympic success. The sport requires strength, endurance, and technical skill.
Example Sentence
스피드스케이팅은 빨라요.
Speed skating is fast.
How to use 스피드스케이팅 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Speed Skating” is 스피드스케이팅, romanized as seupideuseuketing.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '스피드스케이팅', break it down as 'Seu-pi-deu-seu-ke-i-ting'. 'Seu' sounds like 'suh' in 'sugar', 'pi' like 'pee', and 'deu' like 'doo' but with a lighter 'd' sound. 'Ke-i' is like 'kay' in 'okay', and 'ting' rhymes with 'sing'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing hopes for the national team during the Olympics.
이번 동계 올림픽에서 한국 스피드스케이팅 팀이 메달을 많이 땄으면 좋겠어요.
I hope the Korean speed skating team wins many medals in this Winter Olympics.
Observing the physique of athletes.
스피드스케이팅 선수들은 정말 강한 허벅지를 가지고 있어요.
Speed skaters truly have strong thighs.
Recalling a childhood experience with the sport.
어릴 때 스피드스케이팅 배우러 다녔는데, 너무 추워서 그만뒀어요.
I used to go learn speed skating when I was young, but I quit because it was too cold.
Cultural Context
Speed skating is one of Korea's most successful winter Olympic sports, often bringing home gold medals. Athletes like Lee Sang-hwa (이상화) and Kim Min-seok (김민석) are national heroes. The sport is widely watched during the Winter Olympics, and their races often become major national events, uniting people in cheering. This national pride is a significant aspect of Korean sports culture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스피드스케이팅 경기
speed skating competition
스피드스케이팅 선수
speed skater
스피드스케이팅 트랙
speed skating track
Related Expressions
쇼트트랙
syoteuteuraek
Short Track Speed Skating
피겨스케이팅
pigyeoseukeiting
Figure Skating
스케이트
seukeiteu
Skates / Skating
빙상 경기
bingsang gyeonggi
Ice Sports / Skating Competition
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