Korean Dictionary
How to say "Warm Up" in Korean
“Warm Up” in Korean is 워밍업 (pronounced "woming-eop").
워밍업
woming-eop
Usage & Context
Warming up is essential before exercise to prepare the body and prevent injury. Korean athletes and fitness enthusiasts always warm up before training.
Example Sentence
운동 전에 워밍업을 해요.
I warm up before exercise.
How to use 워밍업 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Warm Up” is 워밍업, romanized as woming-eop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
워 (wo) sounds like 'wore' without the 'r'. 밍 (ming) sounds like 'ming' in 'flamingo'. 업 (eop) sounds like 'up' but with a softer 'p' at the end, almost like 'op' in 'stop'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on '밍'.
More Example Sentences
Giving general advice about fitness.
운동 전에 워밍업은 필수예요.
Warming up is essential before exercise.
Observing athletes preparing for a competition.
선수들이 경기 전에 워밍업을 하고 있어요.
The athletes are warming up before the game.
Describing a personal morning routine.
아침에 가볍게 워밍업을 하면 몸이 개운해요.
If you do a light warm-up in the morning, your body feels refreshed.
Cultural Context
워밍업 is a widely used loanword in Korean, especially in sports and fitness contexts. It's often paired with the verb 하다 (hada, to do), as in '워밍업을 하다'. K-pop idols and athletes frequently mention doing '워밍업' before performances or training, highlighting its importance for preparing the body.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
워밍업을 하다
to do a warm-up
워밍업 시간
warm-up time
충분한 워밍업
sufficient warm-up
Related Expressions
준비 운동
junbi undong
preparatory exercise (general Korean term)
몸 풀기
mom pulgi
loosening up the body
스트레칭
seuteureching
stretching (often part of warm-up)
본 운동
bon undong
main workout (antonym)
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