Korean Dictionary
How to say "Swimming" in Korean
“Swimming” in Korean is 수영 (pronounced "suyeong").
수영
suyeong
Usage & Context
Swimming is a fundamental sport taught in Korean schools and widely practiced for fitness and recreation. Many Koreans enjoy swimming at public pools and beaches.
Example Sentence
여름에 수영을 해요.
I swim in the summer.
How to use 수영 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Swimming” is 수영, romanized as suyeong.
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 수영.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Soo-yeong." The "수" sounds like "soo" in "soon." The "영" sounds like "yeong" in "young." The two syllables flow smoothly together.
More Example Sentences
Expressing enjoyment of a summer activity.
더운 여름에는 수영이 최고지!
Swimming is the best in hot summer!
Talking about a child's hobby.
우리 아이는 수영을 정말 좋아해서 매일 수영장에 가고 싶어해요.
My child really loves swimming and wants to go to the pool every day.
Recommending swimming for its benefits.
수영을 배우면 건강에도 좋고 스트레스도 풀려요.
Learning to swim is good for health and relieves stress.
Cultural Context
Swimming is a fundamental life skill and a popular recreational activity in Korea. Many public and private swimming pools are available, and children often take swimming lessons from a young age. During summer, beaches and water parks are packed with people enjoying 수영. It's also a common way for adults to stay fit.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수영 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
수영하러 가자.
Let's go swimming.
수영 잘 하세요?
Are you good at swimming?
수영 배우고 싶어요.
I want to learn to swim.
Related Expressions
수영하다
suyeonghada
to swim
수영장
suyeongjang
swimming pool
수영복
suyeongbok
swimsuit
수영 강습
suyeong gangseup
swimming lesson
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