Korean Dictionary
How to say “Ssireum (Korean Wrestling)” in Korean
씨름
ssireum
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Usage & Context
씨름 is traditional Korean wrestling where two competitors grip each other's satba (cloth belt) and try to throw the opponent to the ground. It is a traditional 단오 and 추석 festival activity with the winner receiving a bull as a prize. 씨름 was designated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018.
Example Sentence
단오 씨름 대회에서 우리 마을 선수가 이겼어요.
The player from our village won the Dano ssireum competition.
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