Korean Dictionary
How to say "Swimming lessons" in Korean
“Swimming lessons” in Korean is 수영 레슨 (pronounced "Suyeong reseun").
수영 레슨
Suyeong reseun
Usage & Context
Instruction in swimming skills. Many Korean parents enroll children in swimming lessons for water safety.
Example Sentence
아이가 수영 레슨을 받고 있습니다.
The child is taking swimming lessons.
How to use 수영 레슨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Swimming lessons” is 수영 레슨, romanized as Suyeong reseun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'수영' (Suyeong) sounds like 'soo-young'. '레슨' (reseun) is pronounced like 'ray-soon', with a soft 's' and the 'eu' sounding like the 'u' in 'fun'. Together: 'SOO-young RAY-soon'.
More Example Sentences
Planning summer activities for a child or oneself.
여름 방학 동안 수영 레슨을 등록했어요.
I registered for swimming lessons during the summer vacation.
A parent observing their child's progress and confidence.
아이가 수영 레슨 덕분에 물을 무서워하지 않아요.
Thanks to swimming lessons, my child isn't afraid of water anymore.
General observation about the popularity of swimming lessons across age groups.
어른들도 수영 레슨을 많이 받아요.
Many adults also take swimming lessons.
Cultural Context
Swimming lessons are incredibly popular in Korea, especially for children, often starting from a very young age. They are viewed as essential for water safety and a great form of exercise. Many private academies ('학원', hagwon) specialize in swimming, offering various levels and often providing shuttle bus services for convenience, reflecting the high parental investment in children's extracurriculars.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
수영 레슨 받다
To take swimming lessons
어린이 수영 레슨
Children's swimming lessons
수영 레슨 등록
To register for swimming lessons
Related Expressions
수영장
suyeongjang
Swimming pool
수영복
suyeongbok
Swimsuit
강습
gangseup
Instruction / Lesson (general term)
물놀이
mulnori
Water play
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