운동선수

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Meaning and Usage

The word '운동선수' specifically refers to an athlete or sports player who participates in competitive sports. It is a compound of '운동' (exercise, sport) and '선수' (player, competitor).

Common Contexts

You will often hear '운동선수' in contexts related to professional sports, competitions, and training. It is used for athletes in various sports, from soccer players to swimmers.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 운동선수 생활 (life as an athlete): describes the daily routine or lifestyle of an athlete.
  • 운동선수 훈련 (athlete training): refers to the physical and skill training athletes undergo.
  • 유명한 운동선수 (famous athlete): used when talking about well-known sports figures.

Register and Politeness

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

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '운동선수' with '운동가' (activist) or '운동' alone (exercise). Remember, '운동선수' always means a sports player or athlete, not just someone who exercises.

Example Sentences

그는 올림픽에서 금메달을 딴 유명한 운동선수입니다.

Geuneun ollimpikeseo geummedaereul ttan yumyeonghan undongseonsuimnida.

He is a famous athlete who won a gold medal at the Olympics.

운동선수들은 매일 체력 훈련을 합니다.

Undongseonsudeureun maeil cheryeok hunryeoneul hamnida.

Athletes train their physical strength every day.

운동선수가 되려면 꾸준한 연습과 노력이 필요합니다.

Undongseonsuga doeryeomyeon kkujunan yeonseupgwa noryeogi piryohamnida.

To become an athlete, consistent practice and effort are necessary.