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놀다

play; have fun

Verb

  1. 1

    play; have fun

    To have a good time while playing.

    Korean definition: 놀이 등을 하면서 재미있고 즐겁게 지내다.

    • The father played with his young son, kicking a ball around.

    • The children are having fun playing marbles in the alley.

  2. 2

    stay unemployed

    To stay in an unemployed or unoccupied state without an occupation or a regular job.

    Korean definition: 직업이나 일정하게 하는 일 없이 지내다.

    • Minjun couldn't get a job, so he's idling around.

    • My older brother has been out of work for years without any thought of getting a job.

  3. 3

    rest

    Take a break from work for a certain period of time.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일을 하다가 일정한 기간 동안을 쉬다.

    • This store doesn't take a single day off; it does business every day.

    • During a short break from work, Youngsu went to the snack bar and bought something to eat.

  4. 4

    lie idle

    To leave goods, facilities, money, etc., unused.

    Korean definition: 어떤 물건이나 시설, 돈 등을 쓰지 않다.

    • Grandmother planted vegetables on the unused land in the yard.

    • My father made a doghouse out of a board that was lying idle.