신나게 놀다
sinnage nolda
The English phrase 'get lit' is translated into Korean as 신나게 놀다 (sinnage nolda).
신나게 놀다 is used to describe having a wild and exciting time, such as when partying or engaging in high-energy activities. While the English slang 'get lit' can sometimes imply being intoxicated, 신나게 놀다 focuses more broadly on the high level of excitement and energy involved in the activity.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
신나게 놀다 is used in casual, non-formal settings to describe partying or having a great time.
How do you pronounce it?
sinnage nolda
Did you know?
- In Korean culture, the idea of 'playing' expressed by 놀다 is often a social activity, whereas English 'play' is frequently associated with children.
- While 놀다 means 'to play' or 'to party' today, it can also mean 'to be idle' or 'to be unemployed' depending on the context.
- While 신나게 놀다 means to have a high-energy time, the word 신나다 originally relates to the feeling of being 'excited' or 'thrilled' due to an internal rhythm or mood.
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Jieun are planning their Friday night.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은아, 오늘 금요일인데 우리 신나게 놀다 올까?Jieuna, oneul geumyoilinde uri sinnage nolda olkka?Jieun, it's Friday, shall we go out and get lit?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아! 어디로 갈까?Joa! Eodiro galkka?I'm down! Where should we go?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo강남에 새로 생긴 핫플레이스가 있대.Gangname saero saenggin hatpeulleiseuga itdae.I heard there's a new hot spot in Gangnam.
- 지은 Ji-eun완벽해. 오늘 제대로 신나게 놀다 오자!Wanbyeokhae. Oneul jedaero sinnage nolda oja!Perfect. Let's really get lit today!
