taekwondo
See also: tae kwon do
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 태권도 (跆拳道, taegwondo), from 태 (tae, “to kick or destroy with the foot”) + 권 (gwon, “to punch with the fist”) + 도 (do, “way”). Hence, taekwondo is loosely translated as "the way of kicking and punching".
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Noun
taekwondo (uncountable)
- A martial arts form which originated in Korea known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.
Translations
a martial art
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Portuguese
Noun
taekwondo m (uncountable)
- Alternative spelling of tae kwon do
Spanish
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /taj.ˈkon.do/
Noun
taekwondo m (uncountable)
Derived terms
References
- “taekwondo” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
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