Word: taekwondo
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tae
kwon
do
Definition: A martial arts form from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.
Morphemes:
Affix: taekwondo
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A martial arts form from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: 태
Language: ko
Decoded: tae
Meaning: to kick or destroy with the foot
Affix: 권
Language: ko
Decoded: gweon
Meaning: to punch with the fist
Affix: 도
Language: ko
Decoded: do
Meaning: way