놀기
nolgi
The English phrase "playing" is translated into Korean as 놀기 (nolgi).
놀기 is used to describe spending time doing something enjoyable for fun or leisure, rather than for work or study.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 놀기 is a noun created by adding the suffix '-기' to the verb stem '놀-' (to play).
Which one should you use?
While 놀기 refers to the general act of playing or leisure, it is distinct from 게임하기, which specifically refers to the act of playing a game.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 놀기 is a noun formed from the verb stem '놀-' and the suffix '-기'.
How do you pronounce it?
nolgi
Did you know?
- The term 노는 물 literally refers to the 'water one plays in' and is used as a metaphor for the social circle or class a person associates with.
- The phrase 잘 논다 literally means 'plays well' but is often used to describe someone who is socially skilled and the life of the party.
- In certain contexts, 놀다 can describe the way a piece of clothing fits, such as when fabric is loose or 'playing' around the body.
Examples in context
- 이번 주말에 함께 공원에서 놀지 않을래?Do you want to hang out at the park this weekend?
- 놀기는 정말 즐거워요.nolgineun jeongmal jeulgeowoyo.Playing is really fun.
- 공부 대신 놀기가 더 하고 싶어요.gongbu daesin nolgiga deo hago sipeoyo.I want to play more instead of studying.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are talking about their weekend plans.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 이번 주말에 뭐 해요?Seoyeon ssi, ibeon jumare mwo haeyo?Seoyeon, what are you doing this weekend?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 그냥 집에서 놀기만 할 거예요.jeoneun geunyang jibeseo nolgiman hal geoyeyo.I'm just going to spend time playing at home.
- 도현 Do-hyeon집에서 혼자 놀기 심심하지 않아요?jibeseo honja nolgi simsimhaji anayo?Isn't it boring playing alone at home?
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니요, 저는 혼자 노는 게 좋아요.aniyo, jeoneun honja noneun ge joayo.No, I like playing by myself.
