Korean Dictionary
How to say "Volleyball" in Korean
“Volleyball” in Korean is 배구 (pronounced "baegu").
배구
baegu
Usage & Context
Volleyball is a beloved sport in Korea with strong national teams in both men's and women's divisions. Korean volleyball players are known for their skill and dedication.
Example Sentence
배구 팀에 들어갔어요.
I joined the volleyball team.
How to use 배구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Volleyball” is 배구, romanized as baegu.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'bae-gu' — 'bae' like 'beh' (close to 'bay'), 'gu' like 'goo'. Two short syllables.
More Example Sentences
sports trend
여자 배구 경기가 인기가 많아요.
Women's volleyball games are very popular.
discussing sports idols
배구 선수 김연경을 존경해요.
I admire volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung.
school sports memory
학교 대표로 배구 대회에 나갔어요.
I competed in a volleyball tournament as a school rep.
Cultural Context
배구 is especially popular in women's professional leagues (V-리그), with star player 김연경 (Kim Yeon-koung) being a national hero. Volleyball matches on TV draw high ratings, and school volleyball is a common gym class sport. The rally system keeps games exciting, and Korean fans have adopted loud chanting culture similar to baseball.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
배구 경기 봤어요.
I watched a volleyball game.
배구 재밌어요.
Volleyball is fun.
배구부에서 활동했어요.
I was in the volleyball club.
Related Expressions
V리그
beuri-geu
V-League (Korean pro volleyball)
스파이크
seupaikeu
spike
서브
seobeu
serve
네트
neteu
net
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