아래막기
araemakgi
The English phrase "low block" is translated into Korean as 아래막기 (araemakgi).
The term 아래막기 is used specifically in the context of martial arts instruction, such as Taekwondo, to describe a specific technical movement.
How do you pronounce it?
araemakgi
Did you know?
- The term 아래 (below) is a pure Korean word, whereas many other advanced martial arts terms in Korean are borrowed from Hanja (Chinese characters).
- In many traditional Korean Dojangs, the command to perform the block is often shouted with a sharp, explosive vocalization known as 'kihap' to demonstrate power.
- In Taekwondo, the word 아래 in 아래막기 refers to the 'down' or 'low' direction, but in everyday Korean, it can also mean 'below' or 'bottom' in a social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- 아래막기를 정확하게 하세요.araemagireul jeonghwakhage haseyo.Please perform the low block accurately.
- 갑자기 아래막기를 해야 했어요.gapjagi araemagireul haeya haesseoyo.I suddenly had to do a low block.
- 이 동작은 아래막기입니다.i dongjageun araemagiyimnida.This movement is a low block.
Example conversation
A taekwondo instructor and a student are practicing in a gym.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 아래막기를 해 보세요.Hyeon-u ssi, araemaggireul hae boseyo.Hyeon-u, please try the low block.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이렇게 하는 것이 맞나요?ireoke haneun geosi mannayo?Is it correct to do it like this?
- 서연 Seo-yeon팔을 조금 더 낮추세요.parul jogeum deo nachucheyo.Lower your arm a bit more.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 알겠습니다.ne, algetseumnida.Yes, I understand.
