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놀이

play; entertainment

Noun

  1. 1

    play; entertainment

    The act of enjoying something or playing for fun.

    Korean definition: 즐겁게 노는 일.

    • In a corner of the room, the children were playing with dolls.

    • Looking at my daughter, the saying that children learn through play seems right.

  2. 2

    play; entertainment; performance

    A traditional Korean entertainment or performance played by a number of people according to a certain rule, on a festive day or special occasion.

    Korean definition: 명절이나 특별한 행사에서 여러 사람이 일정한 규칙에 따라 하는 전통 오락이나 공연.

    • Minjun was born and raised abroad, so he has never actually seen a traditional folk performance.

    • During the holidays, TV shows traditional performances such as farmers' music and mask dances.

  3. 3

    game

    The act of playing a game according to a certain rule or method.

    Korean definition: 일정한 규칙이나 방법에 따라 노는 일.

    • My father and uncles are playing hwatu in the main room.

    • Minjun explained the rules of jegi-chagi to his younger cousin.

  4. 4

    play

    The word meaning 'acting in jest' or 'mimicking' something.

    Korean definition: ‘장난’이나 ‘흉내’의 뜻을 나타내는 말.