Korean word

놀이공원

Pronunciation

Romanizationnorigongwon

Meaning

  • nounamusement park

Example

오늘 놀이공원에 가자.o neul no ri gong wo ne ka ja

Let's go to the amusement park today.

Illustration for 놀이공원 (amusement park)

More examples

지난 주에 가족과 놀이공원에 갔어요.chi nan chu e ka jok kkwa no ri gong wo ne ka sseo yo

I went to an amusement park with my family last week.

Core concept

A public place gathered around rides, games, and other entertainment for visitors to enjoy.

Common phrases

  • 놀이공원에 가다no ri gong wo ne ka da

    go to an amusement park

  • 놀이공원에 놀러 가다no ri gong wo ne nol leo ka da

    go to an amusement park for fun

  • 놀이공원에서 놀이기구를 타다no ri gong wo ne seo no ri gi gu reul ta da

    ride amusement park rides

Similar words

놀이동산noridongsan: A casual play area lined with rides and equipment for a fun outing.
테마파크temapakeu: A large facility built around a special theme, with matching decorations and attractions.
유원지yuwonji: A leisure facility by the coast or in a natural setting, with simple rides and snack stands.
공원kongwon: An open public green space for walking and resting, sometimes with play areas.

Definition in Korean

여러 가지 놀이기구와 오락시설이 모여 있어 사람들이 즐기기 위해 찾는 공원이나 시설.yeo reo ka ji no ri gi gu wa o rak ssi seo ri mo yeo i sseo sa ram deu ri cheul gi gi wi hae chan neun kong wo ni na si seol

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean word for play with the Sino-Korean word for park, meaning a park made for fun.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use amusement park for a place centered on rides, while theme park usually suggests a park organized around a special theme.

Related words

  • 놀이동산noridongsanamusement parknoun
  • 놀이시설norisiseolamusement facilitiesnoun
  • 놀이공간norigongganrecreational spacenoun

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