놀이터
noriteo[no̞ɾitʰʌ̹]
The English word 'playground' is translated into Korean as 놀이터 (noriteo).
놀이터 refers to an open space for children to play in.
Meaning: open space for children to play in (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is noriteo.
Did you know?
- While 놀이터 is for children, Korean adults use the term 어른이 놀이터 meaning 'adult playground' to describe themed cafes or arcade centers designed for adults to play.
- In modern Korean slang, the word 놀이터 is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a digital platform or a specific online community where people gather to socialize.
- The word 터 in 놀이터 refers to a ground or a site and is also used in terms related to feng shui to describe the energy of a particular plot of land.
Examples in context
- 어린이들이 놀이터에서 재미있게 놀고 있어요.The children are playing happily at the playground.
- 놀이터에서 놀아요.I play at the playground.
- 저 놀이터는 정말 넓어요.jeo noriteo-neun jeongmal neolbeoyo.That playground is really spacious.
- 아파트 앞에 놀이터가 있어요.apateu appe noriteo-ga isseoyo.There is a playground in front of the apartment.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are talking about where to meet.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 어디에서 만날까요?Ji-hun ssi, eodi-eseo mannalkkayo?Ji-hun, where shall we meet?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아파트 앞 놀이터에서 만나요.apateu ap noriteo-eseo mannayo.Let's meet at the playground in front of the apartment.
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요. 그 놀이터에서 기다릴게요.joayo. geu noriteo-eseo gidarilgeyo.Okay. I will wait at that playground.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 곧 갈게요.ne, got galgeyo.Yes, I'll be there soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “playground” translations and entries 놀이터, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
