English–Korean
“folk games” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationminsongnori
Example
추석에 민속놀이를 합니다.chu seo ge min song no ri reul ham ni da
We play folk games during Chuseok.
How to say “folk games” in Korean
“Folk games” in Korean is 민속놀이 (minsongnori).
Traditional group activities passed down within a community and often enjoyed at festivals or holidays.
Example sentences with 민속놀이
축제에서 민속놀이를 직접 봤어요.chuk jje e seo min song no ri reul chik jjeop pwa sseo yo
I saw folk games firsthand at the festival.
Tips for using 민속놀이
- In conversation, this word often evokes holiday gatherings and local festivals, so it is more specific than a general term for play.