🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

운동

Pronunciation / Transliteration: undong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Exercise/ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #600 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"규칙적인 운동은 건강에 좋습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Physical activity that is done in order to make your body strong and healthy.

    "Regular exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy heart."
As verb
  1. 1

    To engage in physical activity to make your body healthy and strong.

    "She likes to exercise every morning before going to work."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'exercise' originates from the Latin 'exercitium', meaning 'a training or practice'. It evolved through Old French 'exercice' before entering Middle English, where it retained the meaning of physical activity and practice.

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