Discussing organizations like sports foundations requires specific vocabulary. This guide introduces the term “체육재단” (Sports Foundation) and related expressions, helping you navigate conversations about sports support, funding, and development in Korea. You’ll learn key terms, useful phrases for inquiries, and cultural context surrounding these important institutions.
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Core Expression
- Expression: 체육재단
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan
Meaning: Sports Foundation (체육 means physical education/sports, 재단 means foundation)
Related Terminology
This section covers essential vocabulary related to sports foundations and their activities.
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Expression: 체육
Pronunciation: che-yuk
Meaning: Physical Education / Sports -
Expression: 재단
Pronunciation: jae-dan
Meaning: Foundation / Organization -
Expression: 스포츠
Pronunciation: seu-po-cheu
Meaning: Sports -
Expression: 운동
Pronunciation: un-dong
Meaning: Exercise / Sports -
Expression: 선수
Pronunciation: seon-su
Meaning: Athlete / Player -
Expression: 후원
Pronunciation: hu-won
Meaning: Sponsorship / Support -
Expression: 기금
Pronunciation: gi-geum
Meaning: Fund -
Expression: 시설
Pronunciation: si-seol
Meaning: Facility -
Expression: 진흥
Pronunciation: jin-heung
Meaning: Promotion / Development -
Expression: 협회
Pronunciation: hyeop-hoe
Meaning: Association -
Expression: 위원회
Pronunciation: wi-won-hoe
Meaning: Committee -
Expression: 국민체육진흥공단 (KSPO)
Pronunciation: gung-min-che-yuk-jin-heung-gong-dan
Meaning: Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (A major public sports organization in Korea)
Discussing Sports Foundations
Use these phrases when talking about or interacting with sports foundations.
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Expression: 체육재단에 연락하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-e yeol-lak-ha-go si-peo-yo
Meaning: I want to contact the sports foundation. -
Expression: 이 재단은 어떤 스포츠를 지원하나요?
Pronunciation: i jae-dan-eun eo-tteon seu-po-cheu-reul ji-won-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: What sports does this foundation support? -
Expression: 체육재단에서 후원을 받고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-e-seo hu-won-eul bat-go sip-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I would like to receive sponsorship from the sports foundation. -
Expression: 유소년 체육 발전을 위한 재단입니다.
Pronunciation: yu-so-nyeon che-yuk bal-jeon-eul wi-han jae-dan-im-ni-da
Meaning: This is a foundation for the development of youth sports. -
Expression: 체육재단의 설립 목적은 무엇인가요?
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-ui seol-lip mok-jeok-eun mu-eot-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the purpose of establishing the sports foundation? -
Expression: 이 지역의 체육 시설은 재단에서 관리합니다.
Pronunciation: i ji-yeok-ui che-yuk si-seol-eun jae-dan-e-seo gwan-ri-ham-ni-da
Meaning: The sports facilities in this area are managed by the foundation. -
Expression: 체육재단에서 주최하는 행사가 있나요?
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-e-seo ju-choe-ha-neun haeng-sa-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any events hosted by the sports foundation? -
Expression: 선수 육성을 위한 기금을 모으고 있습니다.
Pronunciation: seon-su yuk-seong-eul wi-han gi-geum-eul mo-eu-go it-seum-ni-da
Meaning: We are raising funds for athlete development. -
Expression: 체육재단 웹사이트 주소를 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan wep-sa-i-teu ju-so-reul al-lyeo-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please tell me the website address of the sports foundation. -
Expression: 이 재단은 비영리 단체인가요?
Pronunciation: i jae-dan-eun bi-yeong-ri dan-che-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is this foundation a non-profit organization? -
Expression: 체육재단에 기부하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-e gi-bu-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da
Meaning: I would like to donate to the sports foundation. -
Expression: 장애인 체육을 지원하는 재단도 있나요?
Pronunciation: jang-ae-in che-yuk-eul ji-won-ha-neun jae-dan-do it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there also foundations that support sports for people with disabilities?
Asking Questions about Foundations
Here are specific questions you might ask when inquiring about a sports foundation.
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Expression: 체육재단이 어디에 있나요?
Pronunciation: che-yuk-jae-dan-i eo-di-e it-na-yo?
Meaning: Where is the sports foundation located? -
Expression: 어떻게 지원 신청을 할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteo-ke ji-won sin-cheong-eul hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: How can I apply for support? -
Expression: 이 재단의 주요 사업은 무엇입니까?
Pronunciation: i jae-dan-ui ju-yo sa-eop-eun mu-eot-im-ni-kka?
Meaning: What are the main projects (or activities) of this foundation? -
Expression: 연락처는 어떻게 되나요?
Pronunciation: yeol-lak-cheo-neun eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What is the contact information? -
Expression: 후원 자격 요건이 있나요?
Pronunciation: hu-won ja-gyeok yo-geon-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there eligibility requirements for sponsorship? -
Expression: 이 재단은 언제 설립되었나요?
Pronunciation: i jae-dan-eun eon-je seol-lip-doe-eot-na-yo?
Meaning: When was this foundation established? -
Expression: 어떤 종류의 지원을 제공하나요?
Pronunciation: eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui ji-won-eul je-gong-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: What kind of support do they provide? (e.g., financial, equipment, training) -
Expression: 정부 지원을 받나요?
Pronunciation: jeong-bu ji-won-eul bat-na-yo?
Meaning: Does it receive government funding? -
Expression: 이사장님은 누구신가요?
Pronunciation: i-sa-jang-nim-eun nu-gu-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Who is the chairman/president of the foundation? -
Expression: 재단의 연간 예산은 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: jae-dan-ui yeon-gan ye-san-eun eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: What is the foundation’s annual budget? -
Expression: 국제 교류 프로그램도 운영하나요?
Pronunciation: guk-je gyo-ryu peu-ro-geu-raem-do un-yeong-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: Do they also run international exchange programs? -
Expression: 자원봉사자로 참여할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ja-won-bong-sa-ja-ro cham-yeo-hal su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I participate as a volunteer?
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding the cultural context enhances language learning.
- Government Role: The South Korean government, often through organizations like KSPO (국민체육진흥공단 – gung-min-che-yuk-jin-heung-gong-dan), plays a significant role in funding and promoting sports at all levels, from grassroots to elite athletes. Many 체육재단 work closely with or are supported by government initiatives.
- Corporate Sponsorship: Large Korean corporations (chaebols) frequently establish or heavily sponsor sports foundations and professional teams as part of their corporate social responsibility and marketing efforts.
- Focus on International Success: There’s a strong emphasis on achieving success in international competitions like the Olympics and Asian Games. Foundations often focus on nurturing talent in sports where Korea traditionally excels (e.g., archery, taekwondo, short-track speed skating) but also increasingly support other disciplines.
- Youth Development: Many foundations prioritize 유소년 체육 (yu-so-nyeon che-yuk – youth sports), aiming to identify and cultivate talent from a young age.
- Community Sports: Beyond elite athletes, there’s a growing movement supported by foundations to promote sports and exercise for public health and community well-being, including programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
Real Conversation Example
This dialogue illustrates how you might inquire about support from a sports foundation.
- Situation: Minjun is calling a sports foundation to ask about support for his local youth soccer team. Jihye works at the foundation.
- Role A: Minjun (Inquirer)
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Role B: Jihye (Foundation Staff)
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Expression: A: 여보세요, 미래 체육재단 맞습니까?
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo, mi-rae che-yuk-jae-dan mat-seum-ni-kka?
Meaning: Hello, is this the Mirae Sports Foundation? -
Expression: B: 네, 맞습니다. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, mat-seum-ni-da. mu-eo-seul do-wa-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, it is. How may I help you? -
Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 저는 지역 유소년 축구팀 코치인데요, 혹시 재단에서 저희 팀을 후원해 주실 수 있는지 문의드립니다.
Pronunciation: an-nyeong-ha-se-yo, jeo-neun ji-yeok yu-so-nyeon chuk-gu-tim ko-chi-in-de-yo, hok-si jae-dan-e-seo jeo-hui tim-eul hu-won-hae ju-sil su it-neun-ji mun-ui-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: Hello, I’m the coach of a local youth soccer team. I’m calling to inquire if the foundation might be able to sponsor our team. -
Expression: B: 아, 네. 저희 재단은 유소년 스포츠 발전을 위해 다양한 지원 사업을 하고 있습니다. 어떤 종류의 후원을 생각하고 계신가요?
Pronunciation: a, ne. jeo-hui jae-dan-eun yu-so-nyeon seu-po-cheu bal-jeon-eul wi-hae da-yang-han ji-won sa-eop-eul ha-go it-seum-ni-da. eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui hu-won-eul saeng-gak-ha-go gye-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: Ah, yes. Our foundation runs various support programs for youth sports development. What kind of sponsorship are you thinking of? -
Expression: A: 주로 훈련 장비나 유니폼 지원이 필요합니다.
Pronunciation: ju-ro hul-lyeon jang-bi-na yu-ni-pom ji-won-i pil-yo-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: We mainly need support for training equipment or uniforms. -
Expression: B: 네, 장비 지원 프로그램이 있습니다. 저희 웹사이트에 접속하셔서 지원 신청서를 다운로드 받아 작성 후 제출해 주시면 심사 후 연락드리겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ne, jang-bi ji-won peu-ro-geu-raem-i it-seum-ni-da. jeo-hui wep-sa-i-teu-e jeop-sok-ha-syeo-seo ji-won sin-cheong-seo-reul da-un-ro-deu ba-da jak-seong hu je-chul-hae ju-si-myeon sim-sa hu yeol-lak-deu-ri-get-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: Yes, we have an equipment support program. Please visit our website, download the application form, fill it out, and submit it. We will contact you after reviewing it. -
Expression: A: 알겠습니다. 웹사이트 주소 좀 알려주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. wep-sa-i-teu ju-so jom al-lyeo-ju-si-get-seo-yo?
Meaning: Understood. Could you please tell me the website address? -
Expression: B: 네, www.miraesports.or.kr 입니다. 추가 문의사항 있으시면 언제든 다시 연락 주세요.
Pronunciation: ne, www-dot-mi-rae-seu-po-cheu-dot-or-dot-kr im-ni-da. chu-ga mun-ui-sa-hang i-sseu-si-myeon eon-je-deun da-si yeol-lak ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Yes, it’s www.miraesports.or.kr. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again anytime. -
Expression: A: 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: Thank you!
Practice Tips
Now you know how to talk about 체육재단 (che-yuk-jae-dan)! Try searching online for real Korean sports foundations~ Look at their websites (even if you don’t understand everything!) to see the vocabulary used. Practice saying the phrases aloud, focusing on the syllable breaks. You can even try creating your own sentences about supporting your favorite sport! Keep practicing! 화이팅 (hwa-i-ting – You can do it)!
