놀이

Korean

Etymology

From the verb 놀다 (nolda, “to play”). First attested in the Eoje naehun, (御製內訓 / 어제내훈), 1475, as Middle Korean 노리 (nwoli).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key)[no̞ɾi]
  • Phonetic Hangul[노리]
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Noun

놀이 • (nori)

  1. A game.
  2. Play; relaxation and entertainment.
    그들은 카드 놀이를 하고 있다.
    Geudeureun kadeu norireul hago itda.
    They are playing cards.
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