스파링
seuparing
The English word 'sparring' is translated into Korean as 스파링 (seuparing).
The word 스파링 is a noun used to refer to the act of sparring. To use it as a verb in a sentence, such as 'to spar' or 'to do sparring', you combine it with the verb '하다' (to do) to form 스파링을 하다. If you want to describe being in the middle of a sparring session, you can use the phrase 스파링 중.
Meaning: act of one who spars (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
스파링 is a loanword from the English word 'sparring' written in Hangul.
How does it change in a sentence?
To turn the noun 스파링 into a verb, add the verb '하다' to create 스파링을 하다.
How do you pronounce it?
seuparing
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'sparring' to describe both physical boxing and intellectual debates, the Korean loanword 스파링 is almost exclusively used for physical combat sports.
- Practitioners of 택견, a traditional Korean martial art, avoid the loanword 스파링 in favor of the native term 겨루기.
- In professional Korean fighting circles, a clear line is drawn between 스파링, which is for practice, and 시합, which refers to a formal match with an official winner and loser.
Examples in context
- 너희랑 스파링해볼까?Do you want to spar with me?
- 영수는 항상 친구들과 연습판 을 벌이곤 한다.Yongsu always engages in practice matches with his friends.
- 오늘 스파링은 정말 힘들었어요.oneul seuparing-eun jeongmal himdeureosseoyo.Today's sparring was really tough.
- 스파링을 할 때는 조심해야 해요.seuparing-eul hal ttaeneun josimhaeya haeyo.You have to be careful when sparring.
- 그는 스파링 실력이 대단해요.geuneun seuparing sillyeogi daedanhaeyo.His sparring skills are amazing.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are at a boxing gym.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 같이 스파링 해요.Dohyun ssi, gachi seuparing haeyo.Dohyun, let's spar together.
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아요. 제가 먼저 공격할게요.joayo. jega meonjeo gonggyeokhalgeyo.Sure. I'll attack first.
- 민지 Min-ji네, 조심해서 하세요.ne, josimhaeseo haseyo.Okay, please be careful.
- 도현 Do-hyeon걱정 마세요. 천천히 할게요.geokjeong maseyo. cheoncheonhi halgeyo.Don't worry. I'll take it slow.
