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볼링

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What is 볼링?

볼링 refers to the sport of bowling, where players roll a heavy ball to knock down pins. It is a popular recreational activity in Korea, often enjoyed with friends or family.

Common contexts

You will often hear 볼링 used when talking about weekend plans, social outings, or sports activities. It is usually a casual, fun activity.

Collocations and patterns

  • 볼링 치다: to play bowling
  • 볼링장: bowling alley
  • 볼링 점수: bowling score

These collocations are essential for talking about the game itself or describing your experience.

Usage notes

볼링 is a loanword from English and is used in casual and formal contexts alike. When talking about the activity, use 볼링 치다 rather than just 볼링 alone to clarify the action. Avoid confusing 볼링 with other ball sports like 축구 (soccer) or 농구 (basketball).

Example Sentences

주말에 친구들과 볼링을 치러 갔어요.

Jumare chingudeul gwa bolling eul chireo gasseoyo.

I went bowling with my friends on the weekend.

볼링장에서 점수를 기록하는 방법을 배웠어요.

Bollingjangeseo jeomsureul girok haneun bangbeobeul baeweosseoyo.

I learned how to keep score at the bowling alley.

볼링은 스트레스를 풀기에 좋은 운동이에요.

Bolling eun seuteureseureul pulgie joheun undong ieyo.

Bowling is a good exercise to relieve stress.