Korean

Meaning: ball
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The children played with a ball.
요즘 운동을 안 해서 공을 던지는 감을 잃었다.
These days, I haven't exercised, so I've lost the feel for throwing a ball.
그는 하키 스틱으로 공을 멀리 쳤다.
He hit the ball far with a hockey stick.
그는 포수 미트를 끼고 투수의 공을 받을 준비를 했다.
He put on the catcher's mitt and prepared to catch the pitcher's ball.
공이 골대를 맞고 튕겨 나갔다.
The ball hit the goalpost and bounced out.
공이 비탈을 따라 아래로 굴러갔다.
The ball rolled down along the slope.
축구 선수가 찬 공이 골대를 맞고 튀어나왔다.
The ball kicked by the soccer player hit the goalpost and bounced out.
그는 오른발로 공을 차서 골을 넣었다.
He kicked the ball with his right foot and scored a goal.
그 선수는 공을 힘껏 걷어찼다.
The player kicked the ball with all his strength.
타자가 공을 힘껏 후려쳤다.
The batter hit the ball with all his strength.

Usage Notes

Refers to a round object used in games and sports.

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