축구

축구

Soccer.

Here, '축구' functions as a descriptor to the noun '연습' (practice), forming the compound noun '축구 연습' (soccer practice), describing the activity practiced.

어제는 축구 연습을 하느라 많이 뛰었어요.

Yesterday, I ran a lot because of soccer practice.

Here, '축구' is used as a direct object in the sentence, representing the activity of playing soccer.

나는 매주 친구들과 함께 축구를 합니다.

I play soccer with my friends every week.

In this sentence, '축구' describes the type of game being watched, acting as part of the compound noun '축구 경기' (soccer game).

축구 경기를 보면서 응원하는 것이 재미있어요.

Watching and cheering for a soccer game is enjoyable.