Play in Korean 🇰🇷

놀이 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Associate “놀이 (nori)” with fun and play—imagine a friend named “Lee” inviting you to “no-ree” (play) in the park.
• Visualize children happily engaged in playful activities to reinforce the meaning.

Explanation:
• “놀이 (nori)” refers to play, games, or recreational activities.
• It encompasses both casual play and traditional games, representing fun and imaginative action.

Other Words with Similar Meanings:
• 게임 (geim) – a borrowed term from English that specifically means “game.”
• 재미 (jaemi) – meaning “fun” or “enjoyment,” often used to describe the pleasurable aspect of play.

Alternate Meanings / Slang:
• In casual conversation, “놀이” can imply “messing around” or “goofing off.”
• It might be used metaphorically to indicate that someone is not taking things seriously ("Just playing around").

Example Sentences:
• 아이들이 공원에서 놀이하고 있다.
  (Aidul-i gong-won-eseo nori hago itda.)
  Translation: The children are playing in the park.

• 전통 놀이에는 제기차기와 강강술래가 있다.
  (Jeontong nori-eneun jegichagi wa ganggangsullae-ga itda.)
  Translation: Traditional games include jegichagi and ganggangsullae.

• 주말에는 친구들과 함께 재미있게 놀이를 즐긴다.
  (Jumal-eneun chingudeul-gwa hamkke jaemiitge nori-reul jeulginda.)
  Translation: On weekends, I enjoy playing and having fun with my friends.

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