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수영장

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Meaning and Usage

The word '수영장' specifically refers to a swimming pool, a place designed for swimming activities. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, especially when talking about leisure, sports, or exercise.

Common Collocations

  • 수영장에 가다: to go to the swimming pool
  • 수영장 이용료: swimming pool entrance fee
  • 실내 수영장: indoor swimming pool
  • 야외 수영장: outdoor swimming pool

These collocations help you talk about different types of pools and related activities.

Register and Politeness

'수영장' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Tips for Learners

Be careful not to confuse '수영장' with '해변' (beach) or '호수' (lake), which are natural water bodies. '수영장' always refers to a man-made pool designed for swimming.

When talking about going to the pool, you can say '수영장에 가다' to express the action naturally.

Example Sentences

여름에는 수영장에서 수영하는 것이 가장 즐거워요.

Yeoreumeneun suyeongjangeseo suyeonghaneun geosi gajang jeulgeowoyo.

Swimming in the pool is the most enjoyable thing in summer.

수영장에 가려면 수영복과 수영모자를 꼭 챙기세요.

Suyeongjange garyeomyeon suyeongbokgwa suyeongmojareul kkok chaenggiseyo.

If you go to the swimming pool, be sure to bring your swimsuit and swim cap.

이 수영장은 아이들도 안전하게 놀 수 있도록 깊이가 얕아요.

I suyeongjangeun aideuldo anjeonhage nol su itdorok gipiga yatayo.

This swimming pool is shallow so that even children can play safely.