Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sports Stadium" in Korean
“Sports Stadium” in Korean is 경기장 (pronounced "gyeonggijang").
경기장
gyeonggijang
Usage & Context
Sports stadiums are major architectural landmarks in Korean cities. The 2002 World Cup brought construction of modern stadiums across Korea. Seoul World Cup Stadium in Sangam is one of Korea most notable modern stadiums.
Example Sentence
월드컵 경기장이 정말 웅장해요.
The World Cup stadium is really magnificent.
How to use 경기장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sports Stadium” is 경기장, romanized as gyeonggijang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '경기장' is pronounced as 'gyung-gee-jang'. '경' sounds like 'gyung' in 'young' but with a 'g' sound at the beginning. '기' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. '장' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'.
More Example Sentences
Informing about the venue for an upcoming event.
콘서트가 잠실 경기장에서 열릴 예정이에요.
The concert is scheduled to be held at Jamsil Stadium.
Stating an intention to attend a sports event.
축구 경기 보러 경기장에 갈 거예요.
I'm going to the stadium to watch a soccer game.
Sharing a historical fact about a stadium's construction.
이 경기장은 2002년 월드컵 때 지어졌어요.
This stadium was built during the 2002 World Cup.
Cultural Context
Korea boasts many impressive stadiums, largely due to hosting major international events like the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. These venues, such as the Seoul World Cup Stadium (서울월드컵경기장) or Jamsil Olympic Stadium (잠실 올림픽 주경기장), are not only for sports but also frequently host large-scale K-pop concerts, festivals, and other cultural events, making them significant landmarks in Korean cities.
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Common Phrases
경기장 가는 길 아세요?
Do you know the way to the stadium?
경기장 앞에서 만나요.
Let's meet in front of the stadium.
경기장 분위기가 정말 뜨거웠어요.
The atmosphere at the stadium was really lively.
Related Expressions
체육관
cheyukgwan
gymnasium
운동장
undongjang
sports ground/field
경기
gyeonggi
game/match
관중석
gwanjungseok
spectator stands
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