Korean word

놀이터

Pronunciation

Romanizationnoriteo

Meaning

  • nounplayground

Example

아이들이 놀이터에서 신나게 놀고 있어요.a i deu ri no ri teo e seo sin na ge nol go i sseo yo

The children are having fun playing at the playground.

Illustration for 놀이터 (playground)

More examples

비가 와서 놀이터에 가지 못했어요.pi ga wa seo no ri teo e ka ji mo tae sseo yo

We could not go to the playground because it was raining.

Core concept

A small outdoor area where children run, climb, swing, and slide together.

Common phrases

  • 놀이터에 가다no ri teo e ka da

    go to the playground

  • 놀이터에서 놀다no ri teo e seo nol da

    play at the playground

  • 놀이터에 데려가다no ri teo e te ryeo ga da

    take ___ to the playground

Similar words

공원kongwon: A shared outdoor area with grass and trees for walking, relaxing, or picnicking.
운동장undongjang: A wide outdoor field used for exercise, games, and sports at a school or in the community.
놀이공간norigonggan: A planned area where children and families can play and rest.

Definition in Korean

아이들이 미끄럼틀과 그네 등 놀이기구로 뛰어놀도록 마련된 야외의 장소a i deu ri mi kkeu reom teul gwa keu ne teung no ri gi gu ro ttwi eo nol do rok ma ryeon doen ya oe ui chang so

Word origin

The word is a native Korean compound whose parts express the idea of a place made for play.

Usage tips

  • When children go to this place, the focus is active play on equipment rather than walking, sitting, or looking at trees.

Related words

  • 놀이noriplaynoun
  • 놀이기구norigiguplayground equipmentnoun
  • 놀이공간norigongganplay areanoun

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