English–Korean
“tease” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnollida
Example
그만 놀려, 아파!keu man nol lyeo a pa
Stop teasing me, it hurts!
How to say “tease” in Korean
“Tease” in Korean is 놀리다 (nollida).
A small verbal or physical poke that invites someone to react.
Example sentences with 놀리다
그는 친구를 장난으로 놀린다.keu neun chin gu reul chang na neu ro nol lin da
He teases a friend jokingly.
Tips for using 놀리다
- The word can cover friendly teasing and sharper mockery, so the surrounding tone helps show whether the speaker is joking or being unkind.