Korean Dictionary
How to say "Triple Jump" in Korean
“Triple Jump” in Korean is 세단뛰기 (pronounced "sedanttwiги").
세단뛰기
sedanttwiги
Usage & Context
세단뛰기 is a track and field event that combines a hop, a step, and a jump. It requires exceptional coordination, strength, and technique. Korean athletes have competed in this event at international championships and the Olympic Games.
Example Sentence
그는 세단뛰기에서 개인 최고 기록을 세웠습니다.
He set a personal record in the triple jump.
How to use 세단뛰기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Triple Jump” is 세단뛰기, romanized as sedanttwiги.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'se-dan-ttwi-gi' — 'se' like 'seh', 'dan' rhymes with 'dahn', 'ttwi' with a tensed 'tt' (double t) like 'twee', 'gi' like 'gee'.
More Example Sentences
explaining the sport
세단뛰기는 3단계로 구성돼 있어요.
The triple jump consists of three stages.
Olympic news
세단뛰기 세계 신기록이 세워졌어요.
A new world record was set in the triple jump.
school memory
체육 시간에 세단뛰기를 배웠어요.
We learned the triple jump in PE class.
Cultural Context
세단뛰기 means literally 'three-stage jump' — 세(three) 단(stage) 뛰기(jumping). It's one of the Korean native-word compounds preserved in sports terminology alongside loanwords. Korean school physical education introduces 세단뛰기 in middle or high school, often on the '운동장' (school grounds) long jump pit.
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Common Phrases
세단뛰기 선수예요.
I'm a triple jump athlete.
세단뛰기 기록을 세웠어요.
I set a triple jump record.
세단뛰기 연습을 해요.
I practice the triple jump.
Related Expressions
멀리뛰기
meolittwigi
long jump
높이뛰기
nopittwigi
high jump
육상
yuksang
track and field
도약
doyak
leap/jump
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