Korean phrase
농담으로 ~라고 해요. nong da meu ro ~ ra go hae yo
Meaning
say ___ as a joke
When to use it
This phrase means that something is said as a joke. It often describes light teasing or a playful nickname among friends, with a casual tone.
Example dialogue
친구들이 농담으로 '바보' 라고 해요. chin gu deu ri nong da meu ro pa bo ra go hae yo
My friends say "idiot" as a joke.
또 시작이네, 그냥 웃어 넘겨. tto si ja gi ne keu nyang u seo neom gyeo
Here we go again; just laugh it off.