noun
taekwondo
tyk-won-DOH
Taekwondo (noun) means a Korean martial art known for its fast, high kicks, practiced as both a self-defense system and an Olympic sport. Example: “She earned her black belt in taekwondo after six years of training.”
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A Korean martial art known for its fast, high kicks, practiced as both a self-defense system and an Olympic sport.
"She earned her black belt in taekwondo after six years of training."
How to use taekwondo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Korean martial art focused heavily on kicking techniques, also an Olympic combat sport.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Korean taegwondo.
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tae kwon do
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What does “taekwondo” mean?
The word “taekwondo” means a Korean martial art known for its fast, high kicks, practiced as both a self-defense system and an Olympic sport. In plain terms, a Korean martial art focused heavily on kicking techniques, also an Olympic combat sport.
How do you pronounce “taekwondo”?
“Taekwondo” is pronounced tyk-won-DOH (/ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “taekwondo” in a sentence?
Here is “taekwondo” used in a sentence: “She earned her black belt in taekwondo after six years of training.”
What part of speech is “taekwondo”?
“Taekwondo” is a noun.
Where does the word “taekwondo” come from?
The word “taekwondo” comes from Korean. Borrowed directly from Korean taegwondo.
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