When to use korean wrestling in Korean

When to use it

Ssireum (씨름) is traditional Korean wrestling. Two people hold a belt around the waist and try to bring the other person down. You can use this word when talking about the sport, a match, or practice.

Example sentences

1. 오늘 학교 운동장에서 씨름을 했어요.

   We did ssireum in the school playground today.

2. 할아버지는 TV에서 씨름 경기를 보세요.

   Grandpa watches ssireum matches on TV.

3. 축제에서 사람들이 씨름을 구경했어요.

   People watched ssireum at the festival.

4. 저는 친구와 씨름 연습을 해요.

   I practice ssireum with my friend.

5. 박물관에서 옛날 씨름 사진을 봤어요.

   I saw old ssireum photos at the museum.

6. 한국 여행에서 처음 씨름을 봤어요.

   I saw ssireum for the first time on my trip to Korea.