Level 2

올림

No base JSON record found for this token.

Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '올림' is a shortened form of '올림픽', which means 'Olympics'. It is commonly used in contexts related to the Olympic Games, including sports events, athletes, and hosting cities.

Common Collocations

  • 올림픽 경기 (Olympic games): Refers to the competitions held during the Olympics.
  • 올림픽 금메달 (Olympic gold medal): Used when talking about winning medals at the Olympics.
  • 올림픽 개최 (Olympic hosting): Refers to the act or process of hosting the Olympic Games.

Register and Usage Notes

'올림' is often used in formal and informal contexts when referring to the Olympics. It is a noun and does not change form. Avoid confusing it with the verb '올리다' (to raise) or other similar-sounding words.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '올림' with the verb stem '올리다' or other words related to 'heaving' or 'lifting'. Remember that in this context, '올림' specifically relates to the Olympics and is a noun.

Example Sentences

올림픽 경기는 전 세계에서 가장 큰 스포츠 행사 중 하나입니다.

Ollimpik gyeonggineun jeon segyeseo gajang keun seupocheu haengsa jung hanamida.

The Olympic Games are one of the biggest sports events in the world.

그 선수는 올림픽에서 금메달을 땄어요.

Geu seonsuneun ollimpikeseo geummedaereul ttaesseoyo.

That athlete won a gold medal at the Olympics.

올림픽 개최 도시는 엄청난 준비가 필요합니다.

Ollimpik gaechae dosineun eomcheongnan junbiga piryohamnida.

The city hosting the Olympics requires tremendous preparation.