Korean word

놀자

Pronunciation

Romanizationnolja

Meaning

  • verbLet's play

Example

오늘 놀자.o neul nol ja

Let's play today.

Illustration for 놀자 (Let's play)

More examples

같이 놀자.ka chi nol ja

Let's play together.

Core concept

A casual invitation between close friends to play together right now.

Common phrases

  • 같이 놀자ka chi nol ja

    Let's play together

  • 주말에 놀자chu ma re nol ja

    Let's play this weekend

Similar words

같이 놀자kachi nolja: A direct invitation to play together as a shared activity.
밥 먹자pap meokjja: An invitation to eat a meal together and spend time together.
나가자nagaja: A suggestion to go outside for a walk or another activity.
놀아보자noraboja: A proposal to give playing together a try.

Definition in Korean

주로 친한 사이에서 쓰는 반말 형태의 제안 표현으로 즉흥적으로 놀자고 권할 때 쓰는 말.chu ro chin han sa i e seo sseu neun pan mal hyeong tae ui che an pyo hyeo neu ro cheu keung jeo geu ro nol ja go kwon hal ttae sseu neun mal

Word origin

놀자 (nolja, "let's play") combines 놀 (nol, "play") with 자 (ja, "let's"), an informal proposal ending.

Usage tips

  • Its friendly casual tone suits close friends but can sound too familiar with strangers, teachers, or elders.

Opposites

  • 일하자ilhajalet's workverb

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