When to use track and field in Korean

When to use it

육상 means track and field, a sport with running, jumping, and throwing events. People use this word when talking about practice, school teams, or competitions. You can say you do 육상, watch 육상, or join a 육상 team.

Example sentences

1. 저는 학교에서 육상을 해요.

   I do track and field at school.

2. 우리 언니는 육상 선수예요.

   My older sister is a track and field athlete.

3. 오늘 운동장에서 육상 연습이 있어요.

   There is track and field practice at the playground today.

4. 아버지는 텔레비전으로 육상을 봐요.

   My father watches track and field on TV.

5. 이 가게에는 육상 신발이 많아요.

   This store has many track and field shoes.

6. 우리는 주말에 육상 대회를 보러 가요.

   We are going to watch a track and field meet this weekend.