코치
kochi[kʰo̞t͡ɕʰi]
The English phrase coach can be translated into Korean as 코치 (kochi). Wiktionary also lists 트레이너 (teureineo).
Meaning: trainer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 코치 | kochi | [kʰo̞t͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 트레이너 | teureineo | [tʰɯɾe̞inʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Which one should you use?
코치 is typically used for a coach in sports or for someone who teaches a specific skill. In contrast, 트레이너 is the standard term used when referring to a personal trainer or a fitness instructor in a gym setting.
How do you pronounce it?
kochi
Did you know?
- In many Korean sports media reports, you will see the term 감독 used for a head coach, while 코치 is strictly reserved for assistant or specialized coaches.
- While 트레이너 refers to the person, a gym membership or a training session is often referred to as PT, an abbreviation for 'Personal Training'.
- While 코치 is used for sports, if you call a teacher in a school setting a 코치, it might sound like you are suggesting they are merely a technical instructor rather than a mentor.
Examples in context
- 코치, 우리 팀을 응원해 주세요!Coach, please cheer for our team!
- 지도자님, 어떻게 팀을 훈련시킬 건가요?Coach, how will you train the team?
- 테니스 코치님이 친절해요.teniseu kochinimi chinjeolhaeyo.The tennis coach is kind.
- 그는 축구 코치예요.geuneun chukgu kochi-yeyo.He is a soccer coach.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are talking about a sports academy.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 운동 코치가 누구예요?Ji-hun ssi, undong kochi ga nugu-yeyo?Ji-hun, who is the fitness coach?
- 지훈 Ji-hun제 코치는 아주 엄격해요.Je kochi-neun aju eomgyeok-haeyo.My coach is very strict.
- 지은 Ji-eun그래도 실력은 좋으시죠?Geuraedo sillyeok-eun jo-eusi-jyo?But he is good at what he does, right?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 정말 멋진 코치예요.Ne, jeongmal meotjin kochi-yeyo.Yes, he is a really great coach.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coach” translations and entries 코치, 트레이너, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
