Meaning and Usage
"축구" means "football" or "soccer" in English. It refers to the popular team sport played by kicking a ball to score goals.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "축구" in conversations about sports, weekend activities, or watching games on TV. It is a noun and can be combined with verbs like "하다" (to do/play) or "보다" (to watch).
Collocations and Patterns
- 축구를 하다: to play football
- 축구 경기: football match/game
- 축구 선수: football player
These collocations are very common and useful for talking about playing, watching, or discussing football.
Register and Usage Notes
"축구" is a neutral, standard Korean word used in both formal and informal contexts. It is not slang or dialectal.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "축구" with other sports like "농구" (basketball). Remember "축구" specifically means football/soccer.